Canon D30 vs Sony WX70
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 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
- Introduced February 2014
(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

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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX70
D30 | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon D30
WX70 | D30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX70
D30 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |