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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Released October 2000
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon D30 and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 15 years earlier than the D7200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 scores against the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D7200

 D30 D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon D30

 D7200 D30 
RevealedMarch 2015October 2000More modern by 175 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k120kClearer display (+1109k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D7200

 D30 D7200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D30 vs the D7200.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D7200 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and D7200.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to render more detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Nikon D7200 Street photography highlights
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Nikon D7200 Sports photography information
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,110 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Nikon D7200
40
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D7200 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
30
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D7200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS D30 Nikon D7200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2000-10-10 2015-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2160 x 1440 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 120k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $3,500 $1,100