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Canon 1D X Mark III vs 30D

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and the Canon EOS 30D are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in January 2020 and February 2006. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on a full frame (1DX Mark III) and an APS-C (30D) sensor. The 1DX Mark III has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the 30D provides 8.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 1D X Mark III
versus
Canon 30D
Canon 1D X Mark III   Canon 30D
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses Canon EF mount lenses
20 MP – Full Frame sensor 8.2 MP – APS-C sensor
4K/60p Video no Video
ISO 100-102,400 (50 - 819,200) ISO 100-1,600 (100 - 3,200)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.2" LCD – 2100k dots 2.5" LCD – 230k dots
Fixed touchscreen Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
20 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
2850 shots per battery charge750 shots per battery charge
158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1440 g 144 x 106 x 74 mm, 785 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and the Canon EOS 30D? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon 1D X Mark III and the Canon 30D are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon 1D X Mark III vs Canon 30D
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Comparison 1DX Mark III or 30D rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 30D is considerably smaller (42 percent) than the Canon 1D X Mark III. Moreover, the 30D is substantially lighter (45 percent) than the 1DX Mark III. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1DX Mark III is splash and dust resistant, while the 30D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor (as in the 1DX Mark III) will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera (30D). You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 1DX Mark III gets 2850 shots out of its Canon LP-E19 battery, while the 30D can take 750 images on a single charge of its Canon BP-511A power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1DX Mark III has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the 30D, Canon provides the BG-E2N vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on ebay).

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Canon 1D X Mark III 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1440 g 2850 i Jan 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Canon 30D 144 mm 106 mm 74 mm 785 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 1D 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1585 g 500 i Sep 2001 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark IV 156 mm 157 mm 80 mm 1230 g 1500 i Oct 2009 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark II 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1215 g 1200 i Sep 2004 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 i Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D C 158 mm 164 mm 83 mm 1545 g 1120 i Apr 2012 US$ 14 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1551 g 1120 i Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1530 g 1210 i Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 i Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 i Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D 144 mm 106 mm 72 mm 770 g 700 i Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 40D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 750 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 70D 139 mm 104 mm 79 mm 755 g 920 i Jul 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon 350D 127 mm 94 mm 64 mm 540 g 400 i Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D6 160 mm 163 mm 92 mm 1270 g 3580 i Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 30D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 78 percent) than the 1DX Mark III, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D X Mark III features a full frame sensor and the Canon 30D an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the 30D is 61 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.6. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

In terms of chip-set technology, the 1DX Mark III uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC X) than the 30D (DIGIC 2), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Canon 1D X Mark III and Canon 30D sensor measures

With 20MP, the 1DX Mark III offers a higher resolution than the 30D (8.2MP), but the 1DX Mark III nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.57μm versus 6.42μm for the 30D) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the 1DX Mark III is a much more recent model (by 13 years and 10 months) than the 30D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Canon 1D X Mark III implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 1DX Mark III for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 30D are 17.5 x 11.7 inches or 44.5 x 29.7 cm for good quality, 14 x 9.3 inches or 35.6 x 23.7 cm for very good quality, and 11.7 x 7.8 inches or 29.7 x 19.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

The 1DX Mark III has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 102400, which can be extended to ISO 50-819200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 30D are ISO 100 to ISO 1600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-3200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

1DX Mark III versus 30D MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under review, the 1DX Mark III provides substantially higher image quality than the 30D, with an overall score that is 32 points higher. This advantage is based on 2.7 bits higher color depth, 3.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.1 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Canon 1D X Mark III Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.214.5324891
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Canon 30D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.510.873659
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Canon 1D APS-H 4.1 2496 1662i........
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Canon 1D Mark IV APS-H 16.0 4896 32641080/30p22.812.0132074
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Canon 1Ds Mark II Full Frame 16.6 4992 3328i23.311.3148074
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Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744i24.012.0166380
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Canon 1D C Full Frame 17.9 5184 34564K/24p24.313.0215585
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Canon 1D X Full Frame 17.9 5184 34561080/30p23.811.8278682
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Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.5320788
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Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.9181579
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Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.7229381
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Canon 20D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.911.072162
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Canon 40D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.111.370364
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Canon 70D APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p22.511.692668
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Canon 350D APS-C 8.0 3456 2304i21.810.863760
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Nikon D6 Full Frame 20.7 5568 37124K/30p25.314.3288695
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The 1DX Mark III indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the 30D does not. The highest resolution format that the 1DX Mark III can use is 4K/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The 1DX Mark III and the 30D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the 1DX Mark III offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 30D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the 1DX Mark III has a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.56x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 1D X Mark III, the Canon 30D, and comparable cameras.

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Speed *
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Canon 1D X Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 2100 fixed i 1/8000s 20.0/s i i
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Canon 30Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 1Doptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Mark IVoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIoptical i2.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Coptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Xoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 16.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 3.9/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 20Doptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 40Doptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon 70Doptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 350Doptical i1.8 / 115 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D6optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The 1DX Mark III has a touchscreen, while the 30D has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The Canon 1D X Mark III has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 1DX Mark III writes its imaging data to CFexpress (type B) cards, while the 30D uses Compact Flash cards. The 1DX Mark III features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the 30D only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Canon EOS 30D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 1D X Mark IIIimono / monoiimini3.1iii
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Canon 30Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1Dii / iiiiFWiii
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Canon 1D Mark IVistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIimono / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1D Cimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1D Ximono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1D X Mark IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 20Dii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon 40Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 70Distereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 350Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D6istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
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It is notable that the 1DX Mark III offers wifi support, while the 30D does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the 1DX Mark III has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

The 1DX Mark III is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the 30D has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 30D was succeeded by the Canon 40D. Further information on the features and operation of the 1DX Mark III and 30D can be found, respectively, in the Canon 1D X Mark III Manual (free pdf) or the online Canon 30D Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1D X Mark III and the Canon 30D? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (20 vs 8.2MP) with a 56% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (32 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (2.7 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (3.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.1 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC X vs DIGIC 2).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 4K/60p movies.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.56x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 230k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (20 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (2850 versus 750) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More modern: Reflects 13 years and 10 months of technical progress since the 30D launch.


Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 30D:

  • More compact: Is smaller (144x106mm vs 158x168mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 655g or 45 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (78 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in February 2006).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 1DX Mark III is the clear winner of the match-up (24 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

1DX Mark III 24:05 30D

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 1D X Mark III and the Canon 30D place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1DX Mark III or the 30D. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 1D X Mark III..+ +5/5..4.5/54/5 Jan 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Canon 30D..+ +..+ +o.. Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 1D......+ +.... Sep 2001 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark IV5/5....89/100.... Oct 2009 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark II......+ +.... Sep 2004 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D C............ Apr 2012 US$ 14 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X5/5......4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II....4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D......+ +.... Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 40D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 70D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon 350D..80/100..+ +o.. Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D6....4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 1D X Mark III vs Canon 30D

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Canon EF mount lenses
Launch Date January 2020 February 2006
Launch Price USD 6,499 USD 1,399
Sensor Specs Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0 mm 22.5 x 15.0 mm
Sensor Area 864 mm2 337.5 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.3 mm 27 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.6x
Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixels 8.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 pixels 3504 x 2336 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.57 μm 6.42 μm
Pixel Density 2.31 MP/cm2 2.43 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/60p Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 102,400 ISO 100 - 1,600 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 819,200 ISO 100 - 3,200 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC X DIGIC 2
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 91 59
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.2 21.5
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.5 10.8
DXO Low Light (ISO) 3248 736
Screen Specs Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x 0.56x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 2.5inch
LCD Resolution 2100k dots 230k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 20 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy500 000 actuations100 000 actuations
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CFexB cards CF cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 3.1 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI no HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Geotagging GPS built-in no internal GPS
Body Specs Canon 1D X Mark III Canon 30D
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Canon LP-E19 Canon BP-511A
Battery Life (CIPA)2850 shots per charge750 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83 mm
(6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in)
144 x 106 x 74 mm
(5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Camera Weight 1440 g (50.8 oz) 785 g (27.7 oz)
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