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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon D30 and Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 grades versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX70

 D30 WX70 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon D30

 WX70 D30 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX70

 D30 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 and Sony WX70 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 depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 versus the WX70.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and WX70.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX70 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger D30 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Sony WX70
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $242