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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 14 months prior to the TG-4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 D30 TG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon D30

          

          

            
 TG-4 D30 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2014Newer by 14 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 D30 TG-4 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 vs the TG-4.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-4.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
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 manual focus
 has face detect focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon D30 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (247g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (380 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
60
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 good battery power (380 shots)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-12 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $379