• APS-C 342.8mm2
  • 6.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 8.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS 10D
  • Canon EOS 30D
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Predecessor: Canon D60
D60 vs 10D
Canon 20D
20D vs 30D
Successor:   Canon 40D
30D vs 40D
General
Model Number: 10D 30D
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $1999.00 $1399.00
Street Price:   $724.46
Date Available: 2003-02-27 2006-02-21
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 27.9 oz (790 g) 24.7 oz (700 g)
Size: 5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in.
(150 x 108 x 75 mm)
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.
(144 x 106 x 74 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:   CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon CMOS Canon CMOS
Effective Megapixels: 6.3 8.2
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 342.77mm2 (22.70mm x 15.10mm) 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 7.39 microns 6.42 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG  
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 57 59
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.1 21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 10.9 10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 571 736
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other),
1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2)
3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2),
2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2),
1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, CCD-RAW JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.9 5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format: None  
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Canon EF/EF-S
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):    
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range: Varies with lens used  
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: Varies with lens used n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a  
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 7-point phase detection, 1 center cross-type 9-point CT-SIR Type CMOS Sensor
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.88x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1 diopter adjustment SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.55x 0.56x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.88x 0.90x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.8 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 118,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 3200 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: Auto (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, 100 - 1600, 3200 via custom function
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Auto, 6 presets, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 35-point evaluative, 9% partial, center-weighted 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted average
Program Auto Exposure: No No
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait  
Self Timer: 10 seconds seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Red-Eye Reduction E-TTL II
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. 13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description: 13 meters at ISO 100 n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: FAT 16/32, Microdrive  
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: CCD-RAW RAW
Movie File Format: None  
Included Memory:   No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): DC In  
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.42 <0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.42 <0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 8 11
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.9 5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 9 28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.15 seconds 0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.15 seconds 0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.146 seconds 0.154 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.104 seconds 0.068 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens.
Startup Time: 2.3 seconds 0.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.3 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:   3.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 500 shots 750 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512 BP-511A
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable BP-511A
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No No
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS  
Miscellaneous
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