Canon D30 vs Nikon D5

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon D30 vs Nikon D5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D5 (21MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was introduced 16 years earlier than the D5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 scores versus the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Nikon D5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has sizing of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Nikon D5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the D5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D5 is 57 and 50 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D30 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D5 will give more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.