Canon D30 vs Nikon D610

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D30 and Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D610 (24MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was manufactured 14 years earlier than the D610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 and Nikon D610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 features exterior 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 D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Nikon D610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 and the D610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D610 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and D610.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D610 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.