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Canon 30D vs Canon 600D

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Canon EOS 600D front
Portability
66
Imaging
58
Features
72
Overall
63

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Launched April 2006
  • Previous Model is Canon 20D
  • Renewed by Canon 40D
Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon 550D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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 600D

 30D 600D 

Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon 30D

 600D 30D 
IntroducedMarch 2011April 2006Newer by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 600D

 30D 600D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D size comparison

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

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography features
Canon 600D Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography advice
Canon 600D Street photography advice
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography info
Canon 600D Sports photography info
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (440 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography info
Canon 600D Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging advice
Canon 600D Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
70
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Canon 600D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Canon 600D
 Canon EOS 30DCanon EOS 600D
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