Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s
58 Imaging
46 Features
39 Overall
43
61 Imaging
44 Features
39 Overall
42
Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2005
- Older Model is Nikon D70
Photography Glossary Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 30D versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 30D was introduced 12 months later than the D70s so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 30D matches up against the D70s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D70s. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D70s
| 30D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2006 |  | April 2005 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 130k | Clearer screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 30D
| D70s | 30D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D70s
| 30D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D features exterior 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) whilst the Nikon D70s has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 30D versus Nikon D70s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 30D and the D70s.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D70s is 58 and 61 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and D70s.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 30D to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 30D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsStreet Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneSports Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Canon 30D vs Nikon D70s Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D70s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D70s |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-04-04 | 2005-04-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 130k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/500 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 784 grams (1.73 lb) | 679 grams (1.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 59 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 736 | 529 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL3a |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $773 | $700 |