Canon 30D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Succeeded the Nikon D200
- Newer Model is Nikon D300S

Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Overview
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).

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.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D300
30D | D300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 30D
D300 | 30D | |||
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Introduced | March 2008 | ![]() | April 2006 | Newer by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D300
30D | D300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon 30D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D300 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-04-04 | 2008-03-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 784 grams (1.73 pounds) | 925 grams (2.04 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 59 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 736 | 679 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1000 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $773 | $1,100 |