Canon 30D vs Nikon D3000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 30D vs Nikon D3000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 30D was manufactured 4 years earlier than the D3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 30D grades vs the D3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D has got outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Look at the Canon 30D vs Nikon D3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 30D compared to the D3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D3000 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and D3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D3000 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.