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Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon D30 and Nikon P7000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was unveiled 3 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the P7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon P7000

 D30 P7000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2010More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon D30

 P7000 D30 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon P7000

 D30 P7000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 and Nikon P7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D30 compared to the P7000.

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and P7000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and P7000.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D30 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon D30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7000 Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Nikon P7000 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
good battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (310 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Nikon P7000
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (310g)
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Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 310 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $354