Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1
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![Canon EOS D30 front Canon EOS D30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-D30-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sigma SD1 front Sigma SD1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-SD1/Sigma-SD1-front.jpg)
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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sigma SD1
D30 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon D30
SD1 | D30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | October 2000 | More modern by 121 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper screen (+340k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Sigma SD1
D30 | SD1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-D30-vs-Sigma-SD1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SD1 is 57 and 77 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-D30-vs-Sigma-SD1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-D30-vs-Sigma-SD1-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 D30 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |