Canon 1D X II vs Canon D30

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 1D X II versus Canon D30, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X II was introduced 15 years after the D30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1D X II scores vs the D30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS D30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D X II provides external measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Canon D30 has specifications of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X II versus Canon D30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1D X II against the D30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D30 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and D30.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X II will show extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 1D X II should have an advantage in sensor technology.