Canon D30 vs Sony H20
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Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon D30 vs Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D30 was introduced 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D30 grades versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony H20
D30 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | May 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon D30
H20 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony H20
D30 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon D30 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 against the H20.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and H20.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon D30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon D30 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $249 |