Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D3200
- Later Model is Nikon D3400
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 30D was introduced 9 years earlier than the D3300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 30D grades versus the D3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D3300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D3300
| 30D | D3300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 30D
| D3300 | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | April 2006 | More recent by 97 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D3300
| 30D | D3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D provides exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 30D and the D3300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D3300 is 58 and 69 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and D3300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D3300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D3300 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2006-04-04 | 2014-04-21 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lbs) | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 59 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 24.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 736 | 1385 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 700 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $773 | $500 |