Canon EOS D30 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS D30 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS D30 were released 2000 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III was released 2007. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS D30 2000
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 2007

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS D30 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a "Canon APS-H"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS D30 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 65 mm
Canon APS-H sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3

** 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 D30 has a 3,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS D30 3,1 MP
3110400 pixels
2160 x 1440
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a 224 % 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 1D Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D30. Canon EOS 1D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 6400 while Canon EOS D30 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS D30 100-1600
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 50-6400

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 D30
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS D30 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS D30 3
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS D30 or Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 1D Mark III weighs 1155 gr (equal to 2.55 lb) which is 35% heavier than Canon EOS D30 and its 855 gr (or 1.88 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS D30 855 gr
1.88 lb
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 1155 gr
2.55 lb

Canon EOS D30 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS D30 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III, 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 D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Name Canon EOS D30 Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Release Year 2000 2007
Release Date 2000-05-17 2007-02-22
MSRP 2999 USD 3999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 2160 x 1440 pixels 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 3,1 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine) DUAL DIGIC 3
Image
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
ISO Range 100 - 1600 50 - 6400
White Balance Presets 5 8
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 D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 3 19
Lens Mount Canon EF

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-H Sensor
1.3x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 31 mm
50 mm becomes 65 mm
100 mm becomes 130 mm
200 mm becomes 260 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 1.8” 3”
Screen dots 120000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) 0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Frames per second 3 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Video recording No No
Video format N/A N/A
Video resolution N/A N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Optional with WFT-E2 II
Remote Control Yes (N3 connector) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS D30
Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details BP-511
Battery Pack LP-E4
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 2200 shots
Width 150 mm 156 mm
Height 107 mm 157 mm
Depth 75 mm 80 mm
Weight 855 gram 1155 gram