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Canon D30 vs Nikon L810

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon D30 vs Nikon L810, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years later than the L810 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D30 grades vs the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L810

 D30 L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon D30

 L810 D30 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L810

 D30 L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 against the L810.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and L810 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and L810.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Nikon L810
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Nikon L810 Travel photography features
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environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $280