Canon 1D X III vs Canon D30

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 1D X III versus Canon D30, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 19 years after the D30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1D X III scores vs the D30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Canon EOS D30. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III has got outer dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Canon D30 has sizing of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D X III versus Canon D30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X III vs the D30.

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

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and D30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X III will render extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 1D X III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.