Canon 30D vs Nikon D750
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D750. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D750
30D | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 30D
D750 | 30D | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2006 | More recent by 102 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D750
30D | D750 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon 30D versus Nikon D750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 30D vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Nikon D750 | |
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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 |