Canon D30 vs Sony WX5
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX5 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
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon D30 and Sony WX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D30 was introduced 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D30 scores vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX5
| D30 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon D30
| WX5 | D30 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX5
| D30 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher D30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $329 | $250 |