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Canon 30D vs Nikon D810

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • New Model is Canon 40D
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D800
  • New Model is Nikon D850
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 30D vs Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 30D was launched 9 years earlier than the D810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 30D scores vs the D810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D810

 30D D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 30D

 D810 30D 
IntroducedJune 2014April 2006More recent by 100 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D810

 30D D810 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 30D offers outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 30D vs the D810.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and D810 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and D810.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 30D because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D810 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography highlights
Nikon D810 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography information
Nikon D810 Sports photography information
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 30D
Travel photography with Nikon D810
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
great battery (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (980g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 30D
Vlogging with Nikon D810
9
can't shoot video
28
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D810
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon D810
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 2014-06-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 lbs) 980g (2.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 97
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.8
DXO Low light rating 736 2853
Other
Battery life - 1200 photos
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 for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $773 $1,999