Canon PowerShot D30 versus Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Camera, Comparison Review

The Canon PowerShot D30 and D20 Waterproof Digital Cameras are impressive compact cameras that allow you to take great quality pictures and videos both on land and under water.

Both the Canon PowerShot D30 and D20 Waterproof Digital Cameras are waterproof, shock proof and temperature resistant (see below for stats), making them the ideal cameras to have for all your outdoor activities, whether it be water sports/activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, or winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, or any other outdoor activity like biking or hiking.

 

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The Canon PowerShot D30 is the new and updated version of the D20, with the main difference being in the depth to which you can take the camera in water.  The PowerShot D30 is waterproof down to an impressive 82 feet below sea level (the world’s deepest waterproof compact digital camera as at 20^th January 2014).  The PowerShot D20 is waterproof down to 33 feet, which is still pretty impressive!

Both the Canon PowerShot D30 and D20 offer a 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, and 1080p full HD video, to produce stunning images and videos even in low-light situations.

Both cameras are relatively low-priced for such high quality, with the Canon PowerShot D30 costing around $80 more online over the D20 for its additional features.

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Let’s take a detailed look at the differences and similarities in features between the Canon PowerShot D30 and Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Cameras to help you decide which is the best camera for you:

Main Differences in features between the Canon PowerShot D30 and Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Cameras

	CANON POWERSHOT D30 WATERPROOF DIGITAL CAMERA	CANON POWERSHOT D20 WATERPROOF DIGITAL CAMERA
	DIFFERENCES
PRICE	Retails at around $80 more than the D20 online	Retails at around $80 less than the D30 online
WATERPROOF DEPTH	Down to 82 feet	Down to 33 feet
SHOCKPROOF	To  6.5 feet	To  5 feet
DIMENSIONS	4.3” x 1.1” x 2.7”	4.4” x 1.1” x 2.8”
WEIGHT	7.7 ounces	8 ounces
BATTERY LIFE	300 shots. 300 min playback. More than 48 hours using only GPS logger.	280 shots. 300 min playback. More than 48 hours using only GPS logger.
SCREEN	PureColor II with New Sunlight 3” LCD screen, reduces glare	3” TFT PureColor system LCD
DESIGN	Sleek, rounded edges, rubber grip on front panel	Curved side
MOVIE RECORD BUTTON	Top of camera	Rear of camera

Canon PowerShot D20, rear view, LCD screen & button layout

Canon PowerShot D30, rear view, LCD screen & button layout

Canon PowerShot D30, top view, button layout

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Similarities in features between the Canon PowerShot D30 and Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Cameras

	CANON POWERSHOT D30 WATERPROOF   DIGITAL CAMERA	CANON POWERSHOT D20 WATERPROOF DIGITAL CAMERA
	SIMILARITIES
CANON HS SYSTEM	12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor. Canon DIGIC 4 image processor.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANT	From 14 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
GPS	In-built GPS
FULL HD VIDEO	1080p
INTELLIGENT IS	Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization – analyses camera movement and applies the best shake correction for: ·         Normal ·         Panning ·         Macro (Hybrid) ·         Dynamic ·         Powered ·         Tripod
ISO RANGE	100 - 3200
FOCAL LENGTH	28mm – 140mm
OPTICAL ZOOM	5x
BUILT IN FLASH RANGE	30 cm – 3.5 m (w) 1.0 m – 3.0 m (T)
FLASH MODES	Auto, manual, on/off, slow synchro, red-eye reduction.
SHUTTER RANGE	15 sec – 1/1600 secs
MACRO	1 cm closest focusing distance
APERTURE	f/3.9-f4.8
LENS CONSTRUCTION	12 elements in 10 groups
FOCUS MODES	Auto focus: single, continuous, servo AF/AE, tracking AF. AF Lock. AF Assist beam. Manual focus.
METERING MODES	Evaluative, centre-weighted average, spot (centre). AE lock.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
WHITE BALANCE	Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, underwater, custom
DRIVE MODES	Single. Continuous (approx.  1.9 shots/sec) Sself-timer (2 or 10 secs or custom)
INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION SENSOR	Yes
HISTOGRAM	Yes
SMART AUTO	32 scenes detection
SCENE MODES	Include:  smart, movie, portrait, night-scene, low light, fish eye, miniature, toy camera, monochrome, vivid, poster, color swap, underwater, macro, snow, fireworks, long shutter
SUPPORTED STORAGE FORMATS	SDHC SD SDXC
INTERFACE	Hi-Speed USB HDMI mini connector
BATTERY & CHARGER	Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-6L & charger included

As far as features are concerned, unless you need the extra water depth of the Canon PowerShot D30 Camera, there’s not a lot of difference between these 2 waterproof cameras.  Having said that, the Canon D30 does have a better look and feel to the camera with better positioning of buttons and a better designed camera body that is easier to hold, so even if you don’t need the extra depth, it’s worth opting for the D30 if you can afford the extra cash.  If the differences don’t matter to you, then go for the Canon D20 while it’s still available and save yourself some money! 

Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Camera

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See what other customers who have bought either the Canon PowerShot D30 or Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Camera have to say about them:

H.T.:

“The Canon PowerShot D30 is a good tough underwater camera.  I’ve just been on a snorkelling trip and I took loads of pictures and videos in and out of the water with this camera.  The camera is a good size with rubber grips to hold on to.  The buttons are easy to use and the layout of the menus are similar to other Canon cameras.  Just remember to rinse off the camera with fresh water to prevent the salt and sand from making the buttons sticky.  Great point and shoot camera!”

C.J.:

“I took the Canon PowerShot D30 camera with me on a diving trip.  I have to admit I didn’t have very high expectations but I actually got some good shots as deep as 80 feet with this camera.  I took the camera down to around 90 ft and the all the seals are still fine.  I’m really glad I invested in this, it’s a nice portable waterproof camera and offers a great way of capturing memories at depth.”

K.T.:

“The Canon PowerShot D20 is a perfect vacation camera.  I’m a photographer by trade by don’t like lugging around my expensive cameras on vacation.  I was able to adjust around 80% of the settings on this camera and it’s waterproof!  I took some amazing snorkelling and underwater shots with this and then later on in my vacation took it up a snowy mountain.  Perfect!”

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*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.

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