Canon 30D vs Canon D30

Below is a detailed review of the Canon 30D versus Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D30 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was brought out 5 years later than the D30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 30D scores versus the D30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Canon EOS D30. The entire galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D has got outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon D30 has measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 30D compared to the D30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D30 is 58 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and D30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 30D to give more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger 30D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.