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Canon D30 vs Nikon D50

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 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
  • Revealed October 2000
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Successor is Nikon D40X
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon D30 and Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years before the D50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the D30 matches up versus the D50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D50

 D30 D50 

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon D30

 D50 D30 
LaunchedJuly 2005October 2000More modern by 58 months
Screen dimensions2"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution130k120kSharper screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D50

 D30 D50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has external dimensions 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 D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 vs the D50.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and D50 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and D50.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D50 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
53
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Nikon D50
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (620g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon D50 Sports photography information
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Nikon D50 Travel photography details
40
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition (620g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D50 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Nikon D50 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D50
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2005-07-23
Body design 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 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 120 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lb) 620 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 560
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $3,500 $499