Canon 650D vs Canon D30

Below, we are looking at the Canon 650D vs Canon D30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D30 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 650D was released 12 years later than the D30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 650D scores versus the D30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D & Canon EOS D30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D offers outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Canon D30 has proportions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 650D compared to the D30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 650D and D30 is 65 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and D30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 650D to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 650D will have a benefit in sensor technology.