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Canon D30 vs Nikon D750

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 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
  • Announced October 2000
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon D30 versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D750 (24MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was announced 15 years prior to the D750 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D30 matches up against the D750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D750

 D30 D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon D30

 D750 D30 
RevealedSeptember 2014October 2000More recent by 169 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k120kCrisper screen (+1109k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D750

 D30 D750 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 has got exterior 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 D750 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the D750.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D750 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and D750.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D750 will offer you extra detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Nikon D750 Street photography info
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
78
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Nikon D750 Travel photography details
40
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Nikon D750 Vlogging information
9
no video
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2000-10-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2160 x 1440 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 120k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lbs) 840 gr (1.85 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at launch $3,500 $2,000