| General | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot D30 | PowerShot D20 |
| MSRP | $329.99 | $349 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.8 Megapixel | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 140 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.9 - 4.8 | f/3.9 - 4.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | PureColor II LCD | PureColor II TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.9 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto on slow sync off | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync Off |
| Flash Range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Mini |
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1") | 112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) | 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.5 x 6 x 2.1" | 6.2 x 5.5 x 2.9" |
| Package Weight | 0.95 lb | 1.15 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-6LH | NB-6L |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot D30 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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