Canon 30D vs Canon T8i
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Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Previous Model is Canon T7i

Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 30D versus Canon T8i, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and T8i (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 30D was launched 15 years earlier than the T8i which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 30D grades versus the T8i when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon T8i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon T8i
30D | T8i |
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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 30D
T8i | 30D | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | April 2006 | Newer by 168 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon T8i
30D | T8i | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D enjoys outer 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) while the Canon T8i has measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).
Look at the Canon 30D versus Canon T8i in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 30D compared to the T8i.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and T8i is 58 and 67 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and T8i.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T8i to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon 30D vs Canon T8i Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS Rebel T8i |
Also referred to as | - | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-04-04 | 2020-02-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 8 |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784 grams (1.73 lbs) | 515 grams (1.14 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" 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 | - | 800 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $773 | $750 |