What's the difference between a CANON EOS 20D and 30D?

Question

I know that 30D is updated but what features does it have that a 20D doesn't?

Answer 1

The Canon EOS 30D is a mild evolution of the 20D.

New features / changes compared to the EOS 20D:

- Redesigned body (more EOS 5D like)
- Larger LCD monitor (2.5")
- Soft-touch shutter release button
- AE/AF lock remains set if shutter is kept half-pressed between shots
- Faster startup and wake from sleep times
- Direct print button on rear of camera (woo!)
- Spot metering
-100,000 shot shutter cycle
- ISO selectable in third stop steps
- ISO speed shown in viewfinder as you change it (still not once changed though)
- Selectable 5 or 3 fps continuous shooting
- PictureStyles instead of simple image parameters
- 9,999 images per folder (instead of 100 as per the EOS 20D)
- 15 menu languages (3 new)

You can read more about it here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022114canoneos30d.asp

And here, to compare the two cameras:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=10464

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=12929

In any case, they both have 8.2 Megapixels and the difference isn't that big. The 30D is about $300 more expensive (prices taken from amazon.com, but it varies according to the stores). So, if you are going to buy your first digital SLR, a 20D will do, in my opinion. I know professionals who use a 20D (the 30D is new). But if you want to go professional and you are willing to invest more money, a 30D might be a better choice.

Answer 2

Not very much.

I have the 20D. The 30D was not an impressive upgrade. For about $300 less you can get the 20D. For about $600 less you can get the Canon XT. The XT came out after I had already bought my 20D or I probably would have bought it. Look at the XT, possibly the 20D, and spend the extra cash on a good lens.

Answer 3

about 10 d's

Answer 4

i use office jet series