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Canon D30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced around the same time to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D30 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX350

          

          

            
 D30 WX350 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon D30

          

          

            
 WX350 D30 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX350

          

          

            
 D30 WX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon D30 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the WX350.
Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

            Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon D30 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
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 environment proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 great battery power (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (164g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 218 gr (0.48 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $270