Canon 30D vs Canon T6

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 30D vs Canon T6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and T6 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was introduced 11 years earlier than the T6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 30D matches up vs the T6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D & Canon EOS T6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Canon T6 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D has got 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 T6 has proportions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 30D and the T6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and T6 is 58 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and T6.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon T6 to provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind in sensor technology.