Canon D30 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon D30 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 24 months after the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 matches up versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.