Canon 30D vs Nikon D300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 30D vs Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 30D was manufactured 23 months prior to the D300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 30D grades against the D300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D provides exterior 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 D300 has dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 30D versus the D300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D300 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.