Canon D30 vs Nikon D70
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Nikon D70. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D70
D30 | D70 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon D30
D70 | D30 | |||
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Revealed | April 2004 | October 2000 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 130k | 120k | Sharper screen (+10k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D70
D30 | D70 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 1.8" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D70 is 57 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70 Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D70 | |
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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 |