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Canon D30 vs Nikon D850

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 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 D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D810
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon D30 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and D850 (46MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The D30 was announced 18 years prior to the D850 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D30 scores versus the D850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon D850

 D30 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon D30

 D850 D30 
ReleasedAugust 2017October 2000Newer by 205 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k120kCrisper display (+2239k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon D850

 D30 D850 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 and the D850.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and D850 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and D850.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D850 will show extra detail with its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Nikon D850 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (3MP)
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Nikon D850 Street photography features
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Nikon D850 Sports photography details
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,840 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Nikon D850 Travel photography details
40
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery life (1,840 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,840 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (1,015g)
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Canon D30 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon D850
 Canon EOS D30Nikon D850
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS D30 Nikon D850
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2017-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 120k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 gr (1.88 pounds) 1015 gr (2.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2660
Other
Battery life - 1840 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $3,500 $2,997