Canon D30 vs Sony S980
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Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Overview
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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony S980
D30 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Canon D30
S980 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony S980
D30 | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $329 | $300 |