Canon D30 vs Sony S980

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon D30 and Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 5 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D30 scores versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 vs the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and S980.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.