Canon D30 vs Sony A900

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon D30 and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and A900 (25MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was revealed 9 years before the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 scores against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and A900 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and A900.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.