Canon 30D vs Nikon D500
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Nikon D300S
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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D500
| 30D | D500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 30D
| D500 | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | April 2006 | Newer by 118 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 230k | Sharper 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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D500 is 58 and 56 respectively.
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.
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D500 Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Nikon 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 |