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 D60
VS
Sensor area
338 mm²
EOS 30D373 mm²
D60- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 35 mm²
- Relative difference
- 10.5%
The D60 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 30DMetricD60
8.19 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
22.5 × 15Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.42 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
41.21 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
2.43 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.6Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
784 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL11) 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 D60 has the larger sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The D60 has the higher effective resolution. The D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D60
Released in 2008, D60 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.