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Canon D30 vs Nikon D500

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 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
  • Announced October 2000
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon D30 and Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D30 was revealed 16 years prior to the D500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the D500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D500

 D30 D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon D30

 D500 D30 
LaunchedJanuary 2016October 2000Newer by 185 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2359k120kClearer screen (+2239k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D500

 D30 D500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 against the D500.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D500 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and D500.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D500 to offer more detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon D500
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Nikon D500
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Nikon D500 Travel photography factors
40
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (1,240 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D500 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,240 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Nikon D500 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
31
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2000-10-10 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 2160 x 1440 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 120 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lbs) 860 gr (1.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1324
Other
Battery life - 1240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $3,500 $1,497