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Canon 30D vs Nikon D500

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Earlier Model is Canon 20D
  • Later Model is Canon 40D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 30D vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 30D was released 10 years before the D500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 30D grades against the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D500

 30D D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 30D

 D500 30D 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2006Newer by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kSharper display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D500

 30D D500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 30D and the D500.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D500 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D500.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (8 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Nikon D500
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (1,240 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Nikon D500 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
good battery life (1,240 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography features
Nikon D500 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (1,240 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D500 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
31
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon D500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 9 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 lbs) 860g (1.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.0
DXO Low light rating 736 1324
Other
Battery life - 1240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $773 $1,497