Canon D30 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon D30 versus Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 3 years after the H55 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outside measurements 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 H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D30 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and H55.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent D30 should have an edge in sensor tech.