Reasons to choose EOS-1D
Released in 2001, EOS-1D has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D
vs Canon EOS D30
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D343 mm²
EOS D30- Area ratio
- 1.6:1
- Absolute difference
- 205 mm²
- Relative difference
- 59.9%
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DMetricEOS D30
4.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor22.7 × 15.1
11.56 µmPixel pitch10.52 µm
133.7 µm²Pixel area110.57 µm²
0.75 MP/cm²Pixel density0.9 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.59
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight855 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. The EOS D30 has the lighter body. The EOS-1D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS D30
Released in 2000, EOS D30 has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 855 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.