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Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 6 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 scores vs the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon A1000

 D30 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon D30

 A1000 D30 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon A1000

 D30 A1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 vs the A1000.

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and A1000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $477