Canon D30 vs Sony a1

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon D30 and Sony a1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and a1 (50MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D30 was unveiled 21 years before the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the D30 grades versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D30 and Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D30 compared to the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and a1 is 57 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and a1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail having an extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.