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Canon PowerShot D30

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Pros

  • it takes good photos in nearly all situations
  • very strong waterproof and shockproof capabilities
  • Waterproof FeaturesThe D30 offers amazing waterproof capabilities

Cons

  • time lapse Super Macro System
  • D30 lacks wireless sharing over WiFi or any other standard
  • video quality is not great

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.9
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot D30 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot D30

Pros

  • it takes good photos in nearly all situations
  • very strong waterproof and shockproof capabilities
  • Waterproof FeaturesThe D30 offers amazing waterproof capabilities
  • above-average tough features and amazing submersion skills
  • nice and quick
  • The other controls are also more sensibly designed
  • Great waterproof and shockproof ratings
  • good Color accuracy on the D30 is actually pretty good
  • refreshingly improved outer grip and less radical design
  • Great color performance for a point and shoot
  • Video quality is fairly good

Cons

  • time lapse Super Macro System
  • D30 lacks wireless sharing over WiFi or any other standard
  • video quality is not great
  • sharpness loss is severe enough to really set it back
  • tiny sensor and iffy 5x zoom lens
  • have masses of detail in them
  • corners can be soft
  • The shutter button feels a little spongy to operate
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • The D30 is missing a dedicated mode dial
  • built-in Wi-Fi

Canon PowerShot D30 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Canon - Video Reviews (9)

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Canon PowerShot D30 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.9
Maximum aperture3.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range1.97 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight7.69 oz
Width4.31 in
Height2.68 in
Depth1.08 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlue
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to25
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth25
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot D30 Canon - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Canon PowerShot D30 Review : Canon Waterproof D30
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Review : Canon Waterproof D30

Another unit from <b>Canon</b>s excellent PowerShot range. Here a small unit with periscopic zoom as this is a <b>waterproof</b> unit and this is essential for those wanting to takes images under water. It also takes excellent dry land images.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 25.06.2014
Canon PowerShot D30 Digital Camera Review

Canon's toughcam has new duds, but it performs like a hand-me-down.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 21.07.2014
Canon PowerShot D30 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot D30 is an action compact camera that's waterproof to an impressive 25m, as well as being dust, freeze and shock proof. The Canon D30 also offers12 megapixels, a 5x zoom, 1080p HD video, built-in GPS and a 3-inch screen. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot D30 review now...

Canon PowerShot D30 Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure
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Published: 02.05.2016
Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure

Active lifestyle cameras -- aka "tough" cameras -- are aimed at photographers who don’t want to worry about their equipment during their adventures, but do want to capture images they can be proud of—even under challenging conditions. The seven tough underwater cameras we picked as our favorites on this list are virtually indestructible, high-performance compacts that are perfect for skiing, surfing, taking to the beach, boating, hiking or any other activity where an unprotected DSLR or mirrorless camera could be damaged.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon Powershot D30 Waterproof Review
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Canon Powershot D30 Waterproof Review
4.0

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Canon Powershot D30 - waterproof down to 25 meters how does this compact camera perform?

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Review
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Published: 02.06.2016
Canon PowerShot D30 Review
3.0

While Canon's Powershot D30 features some of the highest water resistance of any camera in its class, its image quality fails to impress.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Review - What Digital Camera
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Published: 23.05.2014
Canon PowerShot D30 Review - What Digital Camera
4.1

Canon PowerShot D30 Review - Canon's latest waterproof compact follows on from some impressive predecessors, but can it match their performance?

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Published: 23.05.2014
Canon PowerShot D30 Review
4.0

Canon PowerShot D30 Review - Canon's latest waterproof compact follows on from some impressive predecessors, but can it match their performance?

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Review
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Published: 25.06.2014
Canon PowerShot D30 Review
3.5

The Canon PowerShot D30 can go deep underwater, but feels pretty dated in terms of image quality and performance.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Camera Review
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Published: 21.07.2020
Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Camera Review
1.9

Considering this Canon compact camera can work in up to 82 feet of water depth, this model yields a strong waterproof camera review: Canon PowerShot D30.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 17.06.2014
Canon PowerShot D30: Digital Photography Review
3.7

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Canon PowerShot D30 Canon D30 Review
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Published: 11.02.2014
Canon D30 Review

Canon D30: It dives deeper than its well-regarded predecessor, but does it take better pictures? See our Canon D30 review with sample images!

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon D30 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 12.02.2014
Canon D30 Review | Camera Decision
2.2

Canon D30 is a 12.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-140 mm F3.9-4.8 lens. Read our D30 review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot D30 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 24.08.2015
Canon PowerShot D30 review - Cameralabs
0.0

In DepthQualitySamplesVerdictIn DepthThe Canon PowerShot D30 is a rugged compact that’s water-proof, shock-proof, freeze-proof and dust-proof. Launched in April 2014, the D30 is the third water-proof compact from Canon replacing the PowerShot D20 from 2012. The newer model is water-proof to a depth of 25 metres, that’s deeper than you can go with most water-proof…

Canon PowerShot D30 2014-15 Waterproof Camera Roundup
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2014-15 Waterproof Camera Roundup

Just in time for summer, a look at the 2014 crop of rugged waterproof digital cameras.