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Canon 20D vs Canon D30

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS D30 front
Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Superseded the Canon 10D
  • Newer Model is Canon 30D
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
  • Introduced October 2000
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Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 20D versus Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D30 (3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20D was introduced 4 years after the D30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 20D scores versus the D30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon D30

 20D D30 
IntroducedNovember 2004October 2000Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 20D

 D30 20D 
Display resolution120k118kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon D30

 20D D30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions1.8"1.8"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has proportions 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 20D versus Canon D30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 20D vs the D30.

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and D30 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and D30.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 20D to produce more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 20D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Canon D30
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no manual exposure
low MP (8MP)
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography details
Canon D30 Street photography details
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography info
Canon D30 Sports photography info
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Canon D30
45
has built in flash
low MP (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
40
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography information
Canon D30 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Canon D30
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 20D vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon D30
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS D30
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS D30
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-11-03 2000-10-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 2160 x 1440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Amount of lenses 326 250
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 118k dot 120k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 855 gr (1.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $3,500