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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS D30
vs Canon EOS D60
VS
Sensor area
343 mm²
EOS D30343 mm²
EOS D60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS D30 and EOS D60 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS D30MetricEOS D60
3.1 MPEffective pixels6.3 MP
22.7 × 15.1Sensor22.7 × 15.1
10.52 µmPixel pitch7.38 µm
110.57 µm²Pixel area54.41 µm²
0.9 MP/cm²Pixel density1.84 MP/cm²
1.59Crop factor1.59
—Maximum video—
855 gWeight855 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 D30 and EOS D60 have the same sensor area. The EOS D30 and EOS D60 have the same body weight. The EOS D60 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS D60
Released in 2002, EOS D60 has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 855 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.