Canon PowerShot D30

635 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (230)
performance (86)
image quality (73)
portability (69)
durability (68)

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lens (16)
shutter (13)
memory (4)
contrast (4)
viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 635 reviews of Canon PowerShot D30. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and portability. The image quality and performance also get good feedback. Reviews about the flash and sensor are mixed, while the viewfinder and memory get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot D30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot D30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Canon PowerShot D30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and portability. The price and image quality also get good comments. There are some less positive comments about the zoom and lens. Opinions are divided on the battery.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot D30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 255 user reviews of Canon PowerShot D30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and price. The performance and portability also get good feedback. The energy efficiency and viewfinder get negative reviews, while views about the zoom and image quality are different.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot D30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Canon PowerShot D30 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the performance and portability. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical views about the memory.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot D30

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

Waterproof to 82 feet. Sharp 5x zoom lens. Slow motion video mode. GPS.

Images on the noisy side. Slow shot to shot time. 1080p video limited to 24fps. No Wi-Fi.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Rugged Canon PowerShot D30 takes the deepest dive

If you're looking for a camera that can dive underwater beyond 50 feet without a housing, Canon has something to show you.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot D30

Canon has announced its latest "lifeproof" camera, the PowerShot D30. The camera boasts a temperature-resistance from 14 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit and the ability to survive drops of up to 6.5 feet, but what makes the D30 particularly...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Canon PowerShot D30

Canon PowerShot D30 waterproof camera : Canon adds to its PowerShot range with a new compact camera - the rugged and waterproof PowerShot D30. Designed for adventure, the Canon PowerShot D30 is ideal for daring adrenaline seekers - capable of shooting...

Even when you’re in the middle of the action, you can frame the scene perfectly with the cameras’ rear display. A glance at the PowerShot D30’s bright and vibrant 7.5 cm (3.0”) 460,000 dot PureColor II LCD screen, with Sunlight LCD mode, helps you to...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot D30 Review

The Canon PowerShot D30 is the newest digital compact camera in Canon's underwater line-up. Now waterproof to an impressive 25m and drop resistant to 2m, the built-in GPS system will let you know exactly where you were so clumsy. Add to that a 12.1...

Canon have really pushed the boundaries on their tough cameras by increasing the integrity of the chassis. While the 2m drop is already matched in many tough cameras – and even bettered – the PowerShot D30 is unsurpassed in the depth that you can swim...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Dave Pardue (imaging-resource.com)

Canon D30 Review

Following in the footsteps of the highly regarded and versatile PowerShot D20 comes the Canon PowerShot D30, a camera that Canon is touting as the "World's Deepest Waterproof Camera". Indeed, rated to be submersible to a record-breaking 82 feet below...

The PowerShot D30 sports a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 4 Image processor and is capable of recording Full HD 1080p movies at 24fps via a dedicated movie button. The Canon D30 is slated to ship starting in April 2014 for a...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Sam Rutherford (tomsguide.com)

Canon PowerShot D30 Review

While the standout feature of Canon's PowerShot D30 is its 150 feet of water resistance, the rest of this camera leaves a bit to be desired. Its image quality doesn't fare well against the $275 Nikon Coolpix AW130, which can go down to 100 feet, or the...

150-foot water resistance ; Compact design ; Secure, but easy-to-open watertight seals

Limited feature set ; Mediocre image quality ; No micro USB charging

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

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Canon PowerShot D30 review

The 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...

Water-proof to 25 metres ; 1cm macro close focus ; Adjustable wrist strap

No 60p video modes ; No HD slow motion modes ; Mono mic ; Small f3.9 maximum aperture ; Slow continuous shooting ; Spongy shutter release

The Canon PowerShot D30 is an update to the more than two-year-old PowerShot D20 and as such you might expect a number of significant changes and improvements. The D30 certainly looks different, but below the surface not a great deal has changed. The...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Jonathan Knoder (toptenreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot D30 Review

The Canon PowerShot D30 is one of the most durable cameras in our lineup. It can handle dust, dings, 82 feet of submersion and cold temperatures. On top of its toughness, it takes good pictures. It only boasts a 12.1-megapixel image sensor so the image...

This camera can dip down to 82 feet under water.

It comes with a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, which is below the 16 megapixels most waterproof cameras have.

This is one of the most rugged cameras in our comparison, and it takes good quality underwater pictures.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Shutterbug (shutterbug.com)

The Canon EOS D30 Digital SLR

When they first arrived on the scene digital SLRs were well beyond the means of all but the well heeled. News organizations, sports photojournalists, government photographers, and the corporate world were the first to take advantage of the new tech...

Mar, 2001

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