Canon 30D vs Canon 5D

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 30D vs Canon 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 30D was manufactured 5 months later than the 5D and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 30D matches up against the 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 5D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D offers outer 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) whilst the Canon 5D has sizing of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 30D against the 5D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and 5D is 58 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and 5D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 30D featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D will give more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.