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Canon D30 vs Nikon D200

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched October 2000
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon D30 vs Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D200 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was launched 6 years prior to the D200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 matches up against the D200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D200

 D30 D200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon D30

 D200 D30 
RevealedFebruary 2006October 2000Newer by 65 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k120kCrisper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D200

 D30 D200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 features physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 against the D200.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D200 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D200.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D200 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D200 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Nikon D200 Street photography factors
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Nikon D200 Sports photography info
36
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D200 Travel photography highlights
40
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D200 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Nikon D200
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2006-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2160 x 1440 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 583
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $3,500 $999