Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 30D

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 30D, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the 30D (8MP) is pretty similar but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 30D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 7 months earlier than the 30D so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1D MII N grades versus the 30D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Canon EOS 30D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Canon 30D Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N has exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 30D has dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the 30D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and 30D is 50 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and 30D.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 1D MII N comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.