Canon 30D vs Nikon D50
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Revealed July 2005
- Later Model is Nikon D40X
Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 30D versus Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 30D was released 9 months after the D50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 30D grades versus the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D50
30D | D50 | |||
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Revealed | April 2006 | July 2005 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 30D
D50 | 30D |
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Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D50
30D | D50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D provides physical 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 D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon 30D versus Nikon D50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 30D compared to the D50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D50 is 58 and 64 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D50.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 30D to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 30D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-04-04 | 2005-07-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 784 grams (1.73 lb) | 620 grams (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 736 | 560 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $773 | $499 |