Canon D30 vs Nikon P7100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon D30 and Nikon P7100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the D30 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was manufactured 2 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 grades versus the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 and Nikon P7100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D30 vs the P7100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and P7100.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D30 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon D30 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.