Canon EOS 40D vs Canon EOS 30D comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Canon EOS 40D
55
77 out of 140
Canon EOS 40D wins
Canon EOS 30D
50
70 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 30D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) | APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Canon EOS 40D vs Canon EOS 30D
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Canon EOS 40D: 6/10Canon EOS 30D: 6/10
6
6
6459
Resolution
Canon EOS 40D: 4/10Canon EOS 30D: 4/10
4
4
108
Low Light Performance
Canon EOS 40D: 2/10Canon EOS 30D: 2/10
2
2
ISO 703ISO 736
Max ISO Score
Canon EOS 40D: 1/10Canon EOS 30D: 1/10
1
1
ISO 1600ISO 1600
Dynamic Range
Canon EOS 40D: 8/10Canon EOS 30D: 8/10
8
8
11.3 EV10.8 EV
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 40D: 5/10Canon EOS 30D: 5/10
5
5
9 points9 points
Video Capabilities
Canon EOS 40D: 2/10Canon EOS 30D: 2/10
2
2
NoneNone
Burst Speed
Canon EOS 40D: 5/10Canon EOS 30D: 5/10
5
5
6.55
Battery Life
Canon EOS 40D: 8/10Canon EOS 30D: 2/10
8
2
8000
Canon EOS 40D leads by 6 points
Viewfinder Quality
Canon EOS 40D: 5/10Canon EOS 30D: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Canon EOS 40D: 9/10Canon EOS 30D: 9/10
9
9
822784
Lens Ecosystem
Canon EOS 40D: 10/10Canon EOS 30D: 10/10
10
10
333 lenses333 lenses
Value for Money
Canon EOS 40D: 10/10Canon EOS 30D: 10/10
10
10
$104.95$769.95
Durability
Canon EOS 40D: 2/10Canon EOS 30D: 1/10
2
1
21
Canon EOS 40D leads by 1 point
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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