Canon EOS 750D vs Canon EOS D30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 750D and Canon EOS D30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 750D were released 2015 and Canon EOS D30 was released 2000. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 750D 2015
Canon EOS D30 2000

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

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 750D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS D30 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 750D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D30 has 3,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 750D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS D30 3,1 MP
3110400 pixels
2160 x 1440

Canon EOS 750D has a 672 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D30. 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 750D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D30. Canon EOS 750D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS D30 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 750D 100-12800
Canon EOS D30 100-1600

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 D30 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS D30 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 750D 5
Canon EOS D30 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 750D. Unfortunately Canon EOS D30 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D30 weighs 855 gr (equal to 1.88 lb) which is 54% heavier than Canon EOS 750D and its 555 gr (or 1.22 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 750D 555 gr
1.22 lb
Canon EOS D30 855 gr
1.88 lb

Canon EOS 750D vs Canon EOS D30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 750D and Canon EOS D30, 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 750D
Canon EOS D30
Name Canon EOS 750D Canon EOS D30
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Release Year 2015 2000
Release Date 2015-02-06 2000-05-17
MSRP 749 USD 2999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 2160 x 1440 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 3,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine)
Image
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 8 5
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 750D
Canon EOS D30
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 19 3
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

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 750D
Canon EOS D30
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 1.8”
Screen dots 1040000 120000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Frames per second 5 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 750D
Canon EOS D30
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots N/A
Width 132 mm 150 mm
Height 101 mm 107 mm
Depth 78 mm 75 mm
Weight 555 gram 855 gram