Canon SX30 IS has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Canon N has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.
Below you can see the SX30 IS and N sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX30 IS and Canon N Cameras
Canon SX30 IS and Canon N have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon N has 55% larger pixel area (3.12µm 2 vs 2.01µm 2 ) compared to Canon SX30 IS, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SX30 IS
or the
Canon N ,
including hyperfocal distance.
