Canon 1000D vs Canon D30
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Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS D30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon D30
1000D | D30 | |||
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Launched | July 2008 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 95 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer display (+110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 1000D
D30 | 1000D |
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Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon D30
1000D | D30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 1000D versus Canon D30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS D30 | |
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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 |