Canon 30D vs Nikon D7000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 30D vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 30D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the D7000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 30D matches up vs the D7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D7000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 30D comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

See the Canon 30D vs Nikon D7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 30D and the D7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D7000 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and D7000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D7000 to result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind in sensor innovation.