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Canon 30D vs Nikon D2X

The Canon EOS 30D and the Nikon D2X are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2006 and September 2004. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 8.2 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 12.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 30D
versus
Nikon D2X
Canon 30D   Nikon D2X
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
8.2 MP – APS-C sensor 12.2 MP – APS-C sensor
no Video no Video
ISO 100-1,600 (100 - 3,200) ISO 100-800 (100 - 3,200)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
2.5" LCD – 230k dots 2.5" LCD – 235k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
5 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
750 shots per battery charge3800 shots per battery charge
144 x 106 x 74 mm, 785 g 158 x 150 x 86 mm, 1252 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 30D and the Nikon D2X? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 30D and the Nikon D2X. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon 30D vs Nikon D2X
Compare 30D versus D2X top
Comparison 30D or D2X rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D2X is considerably larger (55 percent) than the Canon 30D. Moreover, the D2X is substantially heavier (59 percent) than the 30D. It is noteworthy in this context that the D2X is splash and dust-proof, while the 30D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Yet, since both cameras are based around an APS-C sensor, their respective lenses will tend to have similar dimensions and heft. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (30D) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D2X).

Concerning battery life, the 30D gets 750 shots out of its Canon BP-511A battery, while the D2X can take 3800 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL4a power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the D2X has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the 30D, Canon provides the BG-E2N vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on ebay).

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Canon 30D 144 mm 106 mm 74 mm 785 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D2X 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 i Sep 2004 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D 144 mm 106 mm 72 mm 770 g 700 i Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 40D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 750 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 50D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 800 i Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 60D 145 mm 106 mm 79 mm 755 g 1100 i Aug 2010 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 70D 139 mm 104 mm 79 mm 755 g 920 i Jul 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon 350D 127 mm 94 mm 64 mm 540 g 400 i Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 400D 127 mm 84 mm 65 mm 556 g 370 i Aug 2006 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D1X 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g 1200 i Feb 2001 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2Xs 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 i Jun 2006 US$ 4 699ebay.com
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Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 i Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1240 g 4200 i Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D80 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 668 g 600 i Aug 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200 147 mm 113 mm 74 mm 920 g 400 i Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 30D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 72 percent) than the D2X, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the D2X is 10 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (30D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon 30D and Nikon D2X sensor measures

With 12.2MP, the D2X offers a higher resolution than the 30D (8.2MP), but the D2X has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.52μm versus 6.42μm for the 30D). It is noteworthy in this context that the 30D is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 5 months) than the D2X, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D2X implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D2X for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 21.4 x 14.2 inches or 54.5 x 36.2 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 17.2 x 11.4 inches or 43.6 x 28.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 14.3 x 9.5 inches or 36.3 x 24.1 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 30D are 17.5 x 11.7 inches or 44.5 x 29.7 cm for good quality, 14 x 9.3 inches or 35.6 x 23.7 cm for very good quality, and 11.7 x 7.8 inches or 29.7 x 19.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 30D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 100-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D2X are ISO 100 to ISO 800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-3200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

30D versus D2X MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Canon 30D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.510.873659
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Nikon D2X APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.110.947659
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Canon 20D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.911.072162
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Canon 40D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.111.370364
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Canon 50D APS-C 15.1 4752 3168i21.811.469663
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Canon 60D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.211.581366
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Canon 70D APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p22.511.692668
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Canon 350D APS-C 8.0 3456 2304i21.810.863760
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Canon 400D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592i22.111.066462
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Nikon D1X APS-C 5.9 3008 1960i........
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Nikon D2Xs APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.210.948959
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Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2229081
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Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
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Nikon D80 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.111.252461
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Nikon D200 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.558364
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Neither the 30D nor the D2X offer Live View, so that they cannot project the live image that the sensor receives onto the rear screen. Moreover, both cameras are still-image focused and cannot record videos.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 30D and the D2X are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the D2X offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 30D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the D2X has a higher magnification (0.57x vs 0.56x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 30D, the Nikon D2X, and comparable cameras.

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Canon 30Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D2Xoptical i2.5 / 235 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 20Doptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 40Doptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon 50Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 6.3/s i i
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Canon 60Doptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 5.3/s i i
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Canon 70Doptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 350Doptical i1.8 / 115 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon 400Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D1Xoptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D2Xsoptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Soptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D80optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D200optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 30D has one, while the D2X does not. While the built-in flash of the 30D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 30D and the D2X write their files to Compact Flash cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D2X and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 30Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D2Xii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 20Dii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon 40Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 50Dii / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 60Dimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 70Distereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 350Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 400Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D1Xii / iiiiFWiii
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Nikon D2Xsii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D3ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Sistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D80ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D200ii / iiii2.0iii
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Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

Both the 30D and the D2X have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D2X was replaced by the Nikon D2Xs, while the 30D was followed by the Canon 40D. Further information on the features and operation of the 30D and D2X can be found, respectively, in the Canon 30D Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon D2X Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 30D and the Nikon D2X? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 30D:

  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (0.6 stops ISO advantage).
  • More compact: Is smaller (144x106mm vs 158x150mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 467g or 37 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (72 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 5 months after the D2X).

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon D2X:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (12.2 vs 8.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 22%.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.57x vs 0.56x).
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (3800 versus 750) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in September 2004).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the D2X comes out slightly ahead of the 30D (7 : 6 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

30D 06:07 D2X

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 30D and the Nikon D2X place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 30D and the D2X in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 30D..+ +..+ +o.. Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D2X......+ +.... Sep 2004 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon 20D......+ +.... Aug 2004 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Canon 40D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 50D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Canon 60D5/5+..79/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2010 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon 70D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon 350D..80/100..+ +o.. Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 400D..+ +..+ +o4/5 Aug 2006 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D1X......+ +.... Feb 2001 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2Xs............ Jun 2006 US$ 4 699ebay.com
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Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S5/5....89/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D80..+..+ +o4.5/5 Aug 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200..+ +..+ +o.. Nov 2005 US$ 1 699ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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  • Fujifilm X-S20
  • Fujifilm X-T1
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  • Kodak AZ901
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  • Nikon 1 V1
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  • Nikon A1000
  • Nikon B500
  • Nikon B600
  • Nikon B700
  • Nikon D1
  • Nikon D1H
  • Nikon D1X
  • Nikon D2H
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  • Nikon D2Xs
  • Nikon D3
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  • Nikon D4
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  • Nikon D5
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  • Nikon D40
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  • Nikon D70
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  • Nikon D5300
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Specifications: Canon 30D vs Nikon D2X

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 30D Nikon D2X
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date February 2006 September 2004
Launch Price USD 1,399 USD 4,999
Sensor Specs Canon 30D Nikon D2X
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 22.5 x 15.0 mm 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 337.5 mm2 372.09 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 27 mm 28.4 mm
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 8.2 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3504 x 2336 pixels 4288 x 2848 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.42 μm 5.52 μm
Pixel Density 2.43 MP/cm2 3.28 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 1,600 ISO 100 - 800 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 3,200 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 59 59
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.5 22.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.8 10.9
DXO Low Light (ISO) 736 476
Screen Specs Canon 30D Nikon D2X
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel Control Panel
Rear LCD Size 2.5inch 2.5inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 235k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Canon 30D Nikon D2X
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations150 000 actuations
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF cards CF cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon 30D Nikon D2X
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI no HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Canon 30D Nikon D2X
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon BP-511A Nikon EN-EL4a
Battery Life (CIPA)750 shots per charge3800 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74 mm
(5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
158 x 150 x 86 mm
(6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in)
Camera Weight 785 g (27.7 oz) 1252 g (44.2 oz)
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