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Canon T8i vs Canon D30

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon T8i versus Canon D30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D30 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and D30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The T8i was introduced 6 years later than the D30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon D30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T8i scores against the D30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon D30

 T8i D30 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2014Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon T8i

 D30 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Canon D30

 T8i D30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Canon D30 has measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon T8i versus Canon D30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T8i vs the D30.

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and D30 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and D30.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T8i having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon T8i will show extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T8i should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
33
focusing manually
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography factors
Canon D30 Street photography factors
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography information
Canon D30 Sports photography information
75
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (800 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography advice
Canon D30 Travel photography advice
80
better than average battery life (800 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Canon D30
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (800 shots)
lack of image stabilization
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i as a Vlogging camera
Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon T8i vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Canon D30
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iCanon PowerShot D30
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon PowerShot D30
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2020-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - PureColor II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery life 800 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $750 $329