Canon D30 vs Sony WX50

Here, we will be comparing the Canon D30 and Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 2 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the D30 scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D30 against the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX50 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher D30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.