Canon 30D vs Nikon D850

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 30D and Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D850 (46MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 30D was brought out 12 years before the D850 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 30D scores vs the D850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D850. The entire galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D provides exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Nikon D850 has proportions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon 30D and Nikon D850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 30D compared to the D850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and D850 is 58 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D850.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 30D because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D850 will offer extra detail having its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.