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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Released February 2014
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 8 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D30 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 D30 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon D30

 TG-2 iHS D30 
Display resolution610k461kSharper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 D30 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 and the TG-2 iHS.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $380