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Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Updated by Canon 40D
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
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Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 30D and Epson R-D1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Epson. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was released 2 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 30D matches up against the R-D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Epson R-D1

 30D R-D1 
RevealedApril 2006March 2004Fresher by 26 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon 30D

 R-D1 30D 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Epson R-D1

 30D R-D1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D offers 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) and the Epson R-D1 has dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 30D and the R-D1.

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and R-D1 is 58 and 75 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and R-D1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 30D to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 30D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8MP)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Epson R-D1
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography advice
Epson R-D1 Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography information
Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
38
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography info
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging factors
Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 30D vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS 30DEpson R-D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS 30D Epson R-D1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-04-04 2004-03-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Available lenses 326 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 lbs) 620g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) No
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $773 $1,709