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Canon 1000D vs Canon D30

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Canon EOS D30 front
Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched October 2000
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Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 1000D versus Canon D30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D30 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was introduced 7 years after the D30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1000D matches up vs the D30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon D30

 1000D D30 
LaunchedJuly 2008October 2000Newer by 95 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k120kClearer display (+110k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 1000D

 D30 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon D30

 1000D D30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D features external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Canon D30 has proportions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1000D versus the D30.

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and D30 is 70 and 57 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and D30.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 1000D to provide extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1000D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Canon D30 Portrait photography info
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Canon D30
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography factors
Canon D30 Sports photography factors
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (500 shots)
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
40
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography factors
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging advice
Canon D30 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Canon D30
 Canon EOS 1000DCanon EOS D30
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS D30
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-07-22 2000-10-10
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 2160 x 1440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Number of lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 120 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 grams (1.11 pounds) 855 grams (1.88 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $3,500