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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 2 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D30 matches up vs the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 D30 TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 TG-320 D30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 D30 TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 versus the TG-320.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-320.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 includes face detection focusing
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon D30 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
60
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 environment proof
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon D30 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
33
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus TG-320
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 150 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $0