Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000
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Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon P7000
D30 | P7000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon D30
P7000 | D30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon P7000
D30 | P7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D30 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | |
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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 |