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Canon D30 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon D30 vs Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D30 was introduced 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D30 grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony S930

 D30 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kSharper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon D30

 S930 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony S930

 D30 S930 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 versus the S930.

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and S930.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon D30 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $219