Canon D30 vs Sony WX80

In this article, we are comparing the Canon D30 and Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 14 months after the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D30 scores versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has exterior 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 and the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent D30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.