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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
57
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s 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
  • Announced October 2000
Nikon D70s
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D70s

 D30 D70s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon D30

 D70s D30 
IntroducedApril 2005October 2000Fresher by 55 months
Display dimensions2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution130k120kCrisper display (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D70s

 D30 D70s 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
40
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
43
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Nikon D70s Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D70s
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