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Canon D30 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon D30 versus Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony W370

 D30 W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon D30

 W370 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony W370

 D30 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got outside dimensions 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the W370.

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W370 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer D30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Sony W370
60
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Sony W370
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $230