Canon 30D vs Canon 350D

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 30D versus Canon 350D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the 350D (8MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 13 months later than the 350D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 30D grades versus the 350D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D & Canon EOS 350D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Canon 350D Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon 350D has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 30D versus the 350D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and 350D is 58 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and 350D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern 30D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.