Canon D30 vs Sony S950

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 versus Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 5 years after the S950 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D30 scores vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features external 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon D30 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 versus the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and S950.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon D30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern D30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.