Canon 100D vs Canon 30D
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Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
- Successor is Canon SL2
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Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon 100D versus Canon 30D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and 30D (8MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 100D was released 7 years after the 30D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 100D matches up against the 30D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D and Canon EOS 30D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Canon 30D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon 30D
100D | 30D | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | April 2006 | More modern by 89 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 100D
30D | 100D |
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Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon 30D
100D | 30D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D offers external dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon 30D has proportions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Canon 30D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 100D against the 30D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and 30D is 73 and 58 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and 30D.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 100D to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 100D will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 100D vs Canon 30D Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Canon EOS 30D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Canon EOS 30D |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-26 | 2006-04-04 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.5 x 15mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 337.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3504 x 2336 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 gr (0.90 pounds) | 784 gr (1.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 59 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 736 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $773 |