Canon 30D vs Canon M10

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 30D and Canon M10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and M10 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 10 years before the M10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 30D grades against the M10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS M10. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon M10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 30D features outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon M10 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon 30D and Canon M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 30D and the M10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and M10 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and M10.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M10 to give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.