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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon R10 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R10 was unveiled about the same time to the Z30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R10 grades versus the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Nikon Z30

 R10 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R10

 Z30 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Nikon Z30

 R10 Z30 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2022Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R10 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R10 versus the Z30.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and Z30 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and Z30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon R10 to give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R10
Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (426g)
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
76
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (426g)
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Nikon Z30
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (426g)
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (405 grams)
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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS R10Nikon Z30
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R10 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 651 209
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 35 35
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $879 $650