Canon 80D vs Canon D30
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Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Key Specs
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released October 2000

Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 80D vs Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D30 (3MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 80D was manufactured 15 years after the D30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 80D grades versus the D30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D & Canon EOS D30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon D30
80D | D30 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 187 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 80D
D30 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon D30
80D | D30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon 80D vs Canon D30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 80D vs the D30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D30 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D30.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 80D to offer you extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 80D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon 80D vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS D30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2000-10-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 342.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2160 x 1440 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Available lenses | 326 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 120k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 855 gr (1.88 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 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 All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,199 | $3,500 |