Canon 30D vs Canon R50
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Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2023

Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon 30D vs Canon R50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Canon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and R50 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 30D was unveiled 18 years earlier than the R50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 30D matches up vs the R50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS R50. The full galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon R50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon R50
30D | R50 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon 30D
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Revealed | February 2023 | ![]() | April 2006 | More modern by 205 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon R50
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 30D has 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) and the Canon R50 has specifications of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Compare the Canon 30D vs Canon R50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 30D versus the R50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and R50 is 58 and 75 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and R50.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R50 to give extra detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 30D vs Canon R50 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS R50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS R50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2006-04-04 | 2023-02-08 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 651 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon RF |
Available lenses | 326 | 37 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 6m at ISO 100 |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 784g (1.73 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 736 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Single UHS-II SD card slot |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $773 | $679 |