Canon 30D vs Nikon D610

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 30D vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 30D was introduced 8 years prior to the D610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 30D grades versus the D610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D610. The whole galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 30D enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") having a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 30D and the D610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and D610 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and D610.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 30D with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D610 will provide you with more detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.