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Canon D30 vs Nikon D610

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 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
  • Revealed October 2000
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D610

 D30 D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon D30

 D610 D30 
AnnouncedOctober 2013October 2000Newer by 158 months
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k120kSharper display (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D610

 D30 D610 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon D610
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Nikon D610 Street photography details
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon D610 Sports photography information
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
71
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Nikon D610
40
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D610 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging factors
Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
30
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D610
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS D30 Nikon D610
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1440 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 120k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 grams (1.88 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2925
Other
Battery life - 900 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $3,500 $1,600