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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 11 years before the SD1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D30 matches up vs the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sigma SD1

 D30 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon D30

 SD1 D30 
IntroducedSeptember 2010October 2000More modern by 121 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k120kCrisper screen (+340k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sigma SD1

 D30 SD1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 and the SD1.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SD1 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sigma SD1 to produce greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Street photography info
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
40
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS D30Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS D30 Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 2160 x 1440 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sigma SA
Total lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 120 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855g (1.88 lbs) -
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $3,500 $2,339