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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 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
  • Launched October 2000
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Successor is Nikon D80
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon D30 versus Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D30 was launched 4 years earlier than the D70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D30 scores versus the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D70

 D30 D70 

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon D30

 D70 D30 
RevealedApril 2004October 2000More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution130k120kSharper screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D70

 D30 D70 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size1.8"1.8"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 comes with external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 versus Nikon D70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 vs the D70.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D70 is 57 and 61 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and D70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D70 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography information
Nikon D70 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
52
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Nikon D70 Street photography details
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Travel photography camera
40
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
43
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D70
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS D30 Nikon D70
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 2160 x 1440 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 1.8"
Display resolution 120k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855g (1.88 lbs) 679g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 529
Other
Battery model - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $3,500 $296