Canon 30D vs Canon 60D

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 30D and Canon 60D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 60D (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was revealed 5 years prior to the 60D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 30D matches up against the 60D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 60D. The full galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon 60D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Canon 60D has sizing of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D and Canon 60D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 30D versus the 60D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and 60D is 58 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and 60D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 60D to offer extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.