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Canon 30D vs Nikon D750

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Released April 2006
  • Replaced the Canon 20D
  • Later Model is Canon 40D
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D780
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 30D versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 30D was brought out 9 years prior to the D750 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 30D grades against the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D750

 30D D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 30D

 D750 30D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2006More recent by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D750

 30D D750 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has got outer 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 D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 30D vs the D750.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and D750 is 58 and 57 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and D750.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 30D due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon D750 will provide greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography advice
Nikon D750 Street photography advice
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
78
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 30D
Travel photography with Nikon D750
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
good battery power (1,230 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (1,230 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 30D
Vlogging with Nikon D750
9
can't shoot video
30
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-04-04 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 784 grams (1.73 pounds) 840 grams (1.85 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 93
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.5
DXO Low light rating 736 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $773 $2,000