Canon 10D vs Canon 30D

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 10D vs Canon 30D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 30D (8MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 10D was unveiled 4 years prior to the 30D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 10D matches up versus the 30D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Canon EOS 30D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon 30D Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D has got physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 10D compared to the 30D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and 30D is 56 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and 30D.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 30D to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.