Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the D30 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D30 was brought out 19 months after the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon D30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D30 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony NEX-F3
| D30 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Canon D30
| NEX-F3 | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony NEX-F3
| D30 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 vs the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and NEX-F3.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer D30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon D30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 314g (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $329 | $470 |
