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Canon D30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

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
33
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
52
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
60
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)
72
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
44
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
47
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
33
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
35
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