Canon D30 vs Sigma SD14

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon D30 vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D30 was released 7 years prior to the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D30 matches up vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 compared to the SD14.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SD14 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SD14.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma SD14 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.