Canon EOS 30D vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 30D were released 2006 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II was released 2019. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 30D | 2006 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 30D is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 30D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 30D has a 8,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M6 Mark II has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 30D |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 295 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 30D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 30D. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 30D has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 30D | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 30D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 30D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 30D | 5 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS M6 Mark II. Sadly, the Canon EOS 30D does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 30D weighs 784 gr (equal to 1.73 lb) which is 92% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 30D | 784 gr 1.73 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
Canon EOS 30D vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Name | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Release Year | 2006 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2006-02-21 | 2019-08-28 |
MSRP | 1499 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 3504 x 2336 pixels | 6960 x 4640 pixels |
Megapixels | 8,2 MP | 33 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 2 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 2,5” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 14 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control |
Yes (N3 connector) with TC-80N3 remote controller
|
Yes (wireless or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 30D |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
BP-511A
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 750 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 144 mm | 120 mm |
Height | 106 mm | 70 mm |
Depth | 74 mm | 49 mm |
Weight | 784 gram | 408 gram |