Canon 30D vs Nikon 1 V1

Below, we are matching up the Canon 30D vs Nikon 1 V1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the 1 V1 (10MP) is very close but the 30D (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The 30D was launched 6 years before the 1 V1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 30D scores vs the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon 1 V1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D has got external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 30D compared to the 1 V1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and 1 V1 is 58 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and 1 V1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 30D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.