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Canon 10D vs Canon D30

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS D30 front
Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Replacement is Canon 20D
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
  • Released October 2000
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Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 10D versus Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D30 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 10D was revealed 2 years later than the D30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 10D scores against the D30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon D30

 10D D30 
ReleasedMarch 2003October 2000Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 10D

 D30 10D 
Display resolution120k118kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon D30

 10D D30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension1.8"1.8"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D features physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon D30 has measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

Examine the Canon 10D versus Canon D30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 10D vs the D30.

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and D30 is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and D30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 10D to provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 10D will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography highlights
Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography factors
Canon D30 Street photography factors
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography advice
Canon D30 Sports photography advice
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 10D
Travel photography with Canon D30
41
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
40
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography details
Canon D30 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 10D vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon D30
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS D30
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS D30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2000-10-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 2160 x 1440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 120 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 grams (1.93 lb) 855 grams (1.88 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,900 $3,500