Canon D30 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look much closer at the Canon D30 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 5 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D30 matches up vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 against the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SL30.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon D30 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.