Canon 70D vs Canon D30
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Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Key Specs
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- 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

Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon 70D and Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D30 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 70D was unveiled 13 years after the D30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 70D scores against the D30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS D30. The full galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon D30
70D | D30 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 159 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 70D
D30 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon D30
70D | D30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has proportions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).
See the Canon 70D and Canon D30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 70D compared to the D30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and D30 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and D30.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 70D to produce extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 70D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 70D vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Canon EOS D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Canon EOS D30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-10-31 | 2000-10-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 342.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2160 x 1440 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 120 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 pounds) | 855 gr (1.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $758 | $3,500 |