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Canon D30 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon D30 vs Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony H50

 D30 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon D30

 H50 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony H50

 D30 H50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 compared to the H50.

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and H50.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon D30 to offer more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (547 grams)
low resolution (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Sony H50
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $80