Canon 30D vs Nikon Df

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon Df. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

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.

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

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.