Canon D30 vs Nikon D200
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 & Nikon D200. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon D200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D200
D30 | D200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon D30
D200 | D30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2006 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 65 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper display (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D200
D30 | D200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Nikon D200 Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D200 | |
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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 |