Canon 30D vs Nikon D200

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 30D versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the D200 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 2 months after the D200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 30D scores against the D200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D200. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 30D and the D200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D200 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and D200.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D200 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.