Canon D30 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D30 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 10 months after the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D30 matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with outer 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 versus the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.