Canon D30 vs Nikon D600

Here, we are reviewing the Canon D30 vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D600 (24MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was released 13 years before the D600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D30 grades versus the D600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 & Nikon D600. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon D600 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Nikon D600 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the D600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D600 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and D600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D600 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind in sensor innovation.