Canon D30 vs Pentax P80
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Canon D30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below, we are comparing the Canon D30 and Pentax P80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D30 scores against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax P80
| D30 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 56 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon D30
| P80 | D30 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax P80
| D30 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers 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 Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D30 compared to the P80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and P80.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon D30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | Prime |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $329 | $200 |