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Canon 30D vs Nikon D100

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Launched April 2006
  • Old Model is Canon 20D
  • Newer Model is Canon 40D
Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 30D and Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D100 (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 30D was launched 3 years after the D100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 30D scores vs the D100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D100

 30D D100 
RevealedApril 2006July 2002Newer by 45 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k118kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 30D

 D100 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D100

 30D D100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 30D comes with external dimensions 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 D100 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Compare the Canon 30D and Nikon D100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 30D compared to the D100.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D100 is 58 and 58 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and D100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 30D to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 30D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography info
Nikon D100 Street photography info
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 30D
Sports photography with Nikon D100
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Travel photography camera
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Nikon D100
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging info
Nikon D100 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 30D Nikon D100
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-04-04 2002-07-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 118 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 784g (1.73 lbs) 780g (1.72 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 736 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $773 $170