Canon D30 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon D30 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 20 months after the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D30 matches up vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.