Canon 30D vs Canon 600D
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Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Superseded the Canon 550D
- Later Model is Canon 650D

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon 30D versus Canon 600D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 600D (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 30D was released 6 years prior to the 600D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 30D grades versus the 600D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Canon EOS 600D. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Canon 600D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 600D
30D | 600D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon 30D
600D | 30D | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | ![]() | April 2006 | Newer by 60 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 600D
30D | 600D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D features physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Canon 600D has proportions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Canon 600D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 30D vs the 600D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and 600D is 58 and 66 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and 600D.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 600D to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 600D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 600D |
Also called as | - | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2006-04-04 | 2011-03-31 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784g (1.73 pounds) | 570g (1.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 736 | 793 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $773 | $799 |