Canon D30 vs Nikon D70

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.

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.

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.

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.