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Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
57
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 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 Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon D30 and Nikon Z7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was introduced 19 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D30 matches up vs the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon Z7

 D30 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon D30

 Z7 D30 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2000Newer by 217 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2100k120kSharper display (+1980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon Z7

 D30 Z7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 and Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the Z7.

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and Z7 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and Z7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D30 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 Street photography features
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
40
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon D30 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS D30Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS D30 Nikon Z7
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2000-10-10 2018-08-23
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2160 x 1440 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 250 15
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855g (1.88 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $3,500 $2,797