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Canon D30 vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon D30 vs Sony W230, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 5 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 scores vs the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony W230

 D30 W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon D30

 W230 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony W230

 D30 W230 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has got external 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) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 compared to the W230.

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Sony W230
33
manual focus
offers face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Sony W230
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $180