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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7000
  • Updated by Nikon D7200
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D30 was brought out 13 years prior to the D7100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D30 matches up against the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D7100

 D30 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon D30

 D7100 D30 
RevealedApril 2013October 2000More modern by 152 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k120kClearer screen (+1109k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D7100

 D30 D7100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the D7100.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D7100 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and D7100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to deliver greater detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Nikon D7100 Street photography details
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
40
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
no Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
30
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D7100
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1440 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 grams (1.88 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 images
Style of battery - 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 x 2 slots
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $3,500 $800