Canon EOS Kiss X2 vs Canon EOS 30D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X2 and Canon EOS 30D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X2

Canon EOS 30D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss X2 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 30D was released 2006. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X2	2008
Canon EOS 30D	2006

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 Kiss X2	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 30D	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 Kiss X2 has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 30D has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X2	12,2 MP 12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848
Canon EOS 30D	8,2 MP 8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 49 % 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 30D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X2. Canon EOS 30D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X2	100-1600
Canon EOS 30D	100-3200

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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 30D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 30D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X2	3,5
Canon EOS 30D	5

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss X2 or Canon EOS 30D 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 30D weighs 784 gr (equal to 1.73 lb) which is 50% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1.16 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X2	524 gr 1.16 lb
Canon EOS 30D	784 gr 1.73 lb