Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced October 2000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2005
- Replaced the Nikon D70

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon D30 versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The D30 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the D70s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D30 grades vs the D70s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS D30 & Nikon D70s. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D70s
D30 | D70s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon D30
D70s | D30 | |||
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Introduced | April 2005 | ![]() | October 2000 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display dimensions | 2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 130k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper display (+10k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D70s
D30 | D70s | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D30 versus Nikon D70s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 and the D70s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D70s is 57 and 61 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D70s.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D70s to deliver greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D70s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS D30 | Nikon D70s |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2000-10-10 | 2005-04-20 |
Body design | 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 area | 342.8mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
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 sizing | 1.8 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 120k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 855 gr (1.88 pounds) | 679 gr (1.50 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | EN-EL3a |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $3,500 | $700 |