Canon 30D vs Nikon D810A

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon 30D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 30D was released 9 years earlier than the D810A and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 30D scores against the D810A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D810A. The complete galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D810A Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D features physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 30D and the D810A.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D810A is 58 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D810A.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 30D featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D810A will give more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.