Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Let's look closer at the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 14 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.