Canon D30 vs Sony S2100

Let's look more in depth at the Canon D30 and Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S2100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher D30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.