Canon D30 vs Nikon D300

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon D30 versus Nikon D300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the D300 (12MP) is very well matched but the D30 (1/2.3") and D300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D30 was introduced 6 years later than the D300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon D30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 matches up against the D300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon D300. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon D300 has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 versus Nikon D300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 against the D300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and D300 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The D30 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.