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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced October 2000
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D90
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7100
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon D30 versus Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D30 was revealed 11 years before the D7000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D30 scores vs the D7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D7000

 D30 D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon D30

 D7000 D30 
ReleasedNovember 2010October 2000More modern by 123 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k120kCrisper display (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D7000

 D30 D7000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Nikon D7000 has measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 and the D7000.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D7000 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D7000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7000 to give extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography features
Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Nikon D7000
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon D7000 Sports photography information
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Travel photography camera
40
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7000 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
29
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D7000
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D7000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D7000
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2000-10-10 2010-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2160 x 1440 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 120 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lb) 780 gr (1.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $3,500 $1,049