Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII
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Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Previous Model is Canon 7D

Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 7D MII (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 30D was revealed 9 years before the 7D MII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 30D matches up versus the 7D MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon 7D MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 7D MII
30D | 7D MII |
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Canon 30D
7D MII | 30D | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2006 | Newer by 102 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 7D MII
30D | 7D MII | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 30D comes with outside 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) whilst the Canon 7D MII has specifications of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Look at the Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 30D against the 7D MII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and 7D MII is 58 and 55 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and 7D MII.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to produce extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon 30D vs Canon 7D MII Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-04-04 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 6 (dual) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.4 x 15mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 336.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 65 |
Cross type focus points | - | 65 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 784 grams (1.73 pounds) | 910 grams (2.01 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 736 | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at launch | $773 | $1,086 |