Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30
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![Canon EOS 6D Mark II front Canon EOS 6D Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II/Canon-6D-MII-front.jpg)
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Launched June 2017
- Older Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released October 2000
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The 6D MII was brought out 16 years after the D30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6D MII grades against the D30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS D30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon D30
6D MII | D30 | |||
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Released | June 2017 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 204 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 6D MII
D30 | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon D30
6D MII | D30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII has physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).
Compare the Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII vs the D30.
![Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-D30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and D30 is 59 and 57 respectively.
![Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-D30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and D30.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 6D MII will show greater detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-D30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-D30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS D30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2000-10-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 342.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 2160 x 1440 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Total lenses | 250 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 120 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 pounds) | 855 grams (1.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2862 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,799 | $3,500 |