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Canon D30 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched February 2014
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon D30 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D30 was launched 4 years after the W90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax W90

 D30 W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Canon D30

 W90 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax W90

 D30 W90 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with external 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 Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 compared to the W90.

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern D30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
33
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
60
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Pentax W90
 Canon PowerShot D30Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Pentax Optio W90
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 pictures -
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $120