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Canon 30D vs Nikon Df

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Revealed April 2006
  • Replaced the Canon 20D
  • Updated by Canon 40D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 30D versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and Df (16MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 30D was unveiled 8 years prior to the Df and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 30D scores against the Df in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon Df

 30D Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 30D

 Df 30D 
ReleasedDecember 2013April 2006More recent by 93 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon Df

 30D Df 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 30D offers exterior 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 Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 30D versus the Df.

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and Df is 58 and 59 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and Df.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 30D with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Df will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography factors
Nikon Df Portrait photography factors
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography highlights
Nikon Df Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography highlights
Nikon Df Sports photography highlights
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (1,400 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging information
Nikon Df Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 30D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 30DNikon Df
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon Df
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-04-04 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 89
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 736 3279
Other
Battery life - 1400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $773 $2,747