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Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched October 2000
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon D30 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was launched 17 years before the A99 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D30 matches up against the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony A99 II

 D30 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Canon D30

 A99 II D30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016October 2000Fresher by 194 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k120kClearer display (+1109k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony A99 II

 D30 A99 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the A99 II.

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and A99 II is 57 and 57 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and A99 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 II will render more detail utilizing its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography information
Sony A99 II Street photography information
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Sony A99 II Travel photography details
40
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
9
lack of video recording
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony A99 II
 Canon EOS D30Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1440 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855g (1.88 lb) 849g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 images
Battery format - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $3,500 $3,198