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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released August 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N Facebook ready matches up vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony WX30

 N Facebook ready WX30 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 WX30 N Facebook ready 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony WX30

 N Facebook ready WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready provides external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 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 differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the WX30.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and WX30.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern N Facebook ready should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Sony WX30
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readySony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G touch XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 200 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $259