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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Comparison

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Canon SX620 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon SX620 HS, which was introduced in May 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Canon D30, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, D30 is 2 years older than SX620 HS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-05-10
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 182g. 97 x 57 x 28 mm

Canon D30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in GPS
  • 218g. 109 x 68 x 28 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Canon D30 was replaced by Canon EOS D60. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS D60 vs Canon PowerShot D30
Canon EOS D60 vs Canon PowerShot SX620 HS

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX620 HS over Canon PowerShot D30
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Processor
DIGIC 4+ vs DIGIC 4 More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
LCD Resolution
922k dots vs 461k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
2.5fps vs 2.0fps 0.5 fps faster
Weight
182 g vs 218 g 36 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
625mm vs 140mm 485 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
25× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
4.0m vs 3.5m 0.5m longer range
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot D30 over Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Battery Life
300 shots vs 295 shots 5 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 6.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2 68% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Canon PowerShot D30
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Canon PowerShot D30
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Continuous Shooting
2.5fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX620 HS has external dimensions of 97 x 57 x 28 mm (3.81 x 2.24 x 1.1″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries). Canon D30 has external dimensions of 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and the Canon D30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon SX620 HS and the Canon D30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon SX620 HS and the Canon D30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30.
Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon SX620 HS and the the Canon D30 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX620 HS is significantly lighter (36g ) than the Canon D30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

SX620 HS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

SX620 HS
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the D30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX620 HS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30: Sensor Comparison

Canon SX620 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor. On the other hand, Canon D30 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4 processor.

Canon SX620 HS's sensor provides 8MP more than Canon D30's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the SX620 HS and D30 sensor size comparison.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 Cameras


Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 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 D30 has 68% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Canon SX620 HS, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX620 HS features a 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 25× zoom lens whereas Canon D30 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Canon SX620 HS has 3mm wider coverage than the Canon D30. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX620 HS has 485mm longer reach than the Canon D30. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Canon D30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
D30
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
D30
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
D30
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
D30
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX620 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon D30 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX620 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon D30 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Canon SX620 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon D30 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
625 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 295 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
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Canon SX620 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon D30 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
182g
25.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
218g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon SX620 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon D30 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon D30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX620 HS and Canon D30 scores compare:

Canon SX620 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #159 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon D30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #134 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #680 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Canon D30 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX620 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon D30 vs Canon SX620 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot D30
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2016-05-10 2014-02-12
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-625 mm (25×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.6 F3.9-4.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 182g 218g
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm 109 x 68 x 28mm
Battery Life 295 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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