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Canon D30 vs Nikon L31

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released October 2000
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon D30 vs Nikon L31, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and L31 (16MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and L31 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was introduced 15 years before the L31 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D30 grades vs the L31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L31

 D30 L31 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon D30

 L31 D30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015October 2000Fresher by 173 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k120kSharper display (+110k dot)
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L31

 D30 L31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 provides external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 versus the L31.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and L31 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and L31.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L31 will deliver extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Nikon L31 Street photography factors
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
40
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging factors
Nikon L31 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
65
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon L31
 Canon EOS D30Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS D30 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2000-10-10 2015-01-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2160 x 1440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 grams (1.88 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $3,500 $0