Canon D30 vs Sony HX99

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon D30 vs Sony HX99, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the D30 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D30 was announced 5 years before the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 grades against the HX99 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-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D30 and the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and HX99.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.