Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot D30 front Canon PowerShot D30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D30/Canon-D30-front.jpg)
![Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS/Olympus-TG-1-iHS-front.jpg)
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The D30 was unveiled 22 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D30 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
D30 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon D30
TG-1 iHS | D30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
D30 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 features external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 versus the TG-1 iHS.
![Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger D30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $399 |