Canon D30 vs Sony WX150
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![Canon PowerShot D30 front Canon PowerShot D30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D30/Canon-D30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150/Sony-WX150-front.jpg)
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42 Features
43 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 vs Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The D30 was revealed 24 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D30 scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX150
D30 | WX150 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon D30
WX150 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX150
D30 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D30 against the WX150.
![Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WX150.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger D30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $300 |