Reasons to choose EOS 30D
Released in 2006, EOS 30D has about 338 mm² of sensor area, 8.19 MP effective resolution, and a 784 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 30D
vs Nikon D2X
VS
Sensor area
338 mm²
EOS 30D372 mm²
D2X- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 35 mm²
- Relative difference
- 10.2%
The D2X 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 30DMetricD2X
8.19 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
22.5 × 15Sensor23.7 × 15.7
6.42 µmPixel pitch5.52 µm
41.21 µm²Pixel area30.5 µm²
2.43 MP/cm²Pixel density3.28 MP/cm²
1.6Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
784 gWeight1,200 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included 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 D2X has the larger sensor area. The EOS 30D has the lighter body. The D2X has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 30D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.