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Canon 30D vs Canon 40D

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Canon EOS 40D front
Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Released April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Refreshed by Canon 40D
Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Replacement is Canon 50D
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Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 30D and Canon 40D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the 40D (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 30D was announced 18 months before the 40D which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 30D scores vs the 40D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 40D

 30D 40D 

Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Canon 30D

 40D 30D 
RevealedOctober 2007April 2006More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 40D

 30D 40D 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D features external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon 40D has dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 30D versus the 40D.

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and 40D is 58 and 57 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and 40D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 40D to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D as a Street photography camera
Canon 40D as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 30D
Sports photography with Canon 40D
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Canon 40D Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
environment proof
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography factors
Canon 40D Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging info
Canon 40D Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 30D vs Canon 40D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Canon 40D
 Canon EOS 30DCanon EOS 40D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 40D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-04-04 2007-10-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 3888 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lb) 822 gr (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.3
DXO Low light rating 736 703
Other
Battery life - 800 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $773 $1,099