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Canon D30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon D30 vs Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D30 matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX30

 D30 WX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon D30

 WX30 D30 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX30

 D30 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 and the WX30.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX30 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer D30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $259