Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon D2H

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon D2H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and D2H (4MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and D2H (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was launched 6 years later than the D2H and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX30 IS grades against the D2H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon D2H. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon D2H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the D2H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and D2H is 64 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and D2H.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX30 IS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.