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Canon 30D vs Nikon D600

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Succeeded the Canon 20D
  • Newer Model is Canon 40D
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
  • Replacement is Nikon D610
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 30D versus Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D600 (24MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 30D was revealed 7 years prior to the D600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 30D matches up versus the D600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D600

 30D D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 30D

 D600 30D 
IntroducedNovember 2012April 2006Newer by 80 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D600

 30D D600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 30D has got outer 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) while the Nikon D600 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 30D against the D600.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D600 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 30D having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D600 will resolve more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (8MP)
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography advice
Nikon D600 Street photography advice
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography information
Nikon D600 Sports photography information
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 30D
Travel photography with Nikon D600
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D600 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging information
Nikon D600 Vlogging information
9
no video
30
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 30D Nikon D600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 2012-11-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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 grams (1.73 lb) 850 grams (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 94
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.2
DXO Low light score 736 2980
Other
Battery life - 900 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch price $773 $1,900