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Canon 30D vs Canon T7i

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Revealed April 2006
  • Old Model is Canon 20D
  • Renewed by Canon 40D
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
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Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 30D versus Canon T7i, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and T7i (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was revealed 12 years before the T7i and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 30D matches up versus the T7i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon T7i

 30D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 30D

 T7i 30D 
LaunchedFebruary 2017April 2006Fresher by 132 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon T7i

 30D T7i 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Canon T7i in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 30D and the T7i.

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and T7i is 58 and 67 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and T7i.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon T7i to result in greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography info
Canon T7i Portrait photography info
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography highlights
Canon T7i Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
66
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 30D
Travel photography with Canon T7i
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
80
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging details
Canon T7i Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 30DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also referred to as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-04-04 2017-02-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 784 grams (1.73 lbs) 532 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 736 not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail price $773 $749