Canon 30D vs Nikon D90

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 30D vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 30D was brought out 3 years before the D90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 30D grades versus the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Nikon D90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 30D and the D90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D90 is 58 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and D90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D90 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.