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Canon EOS 30D vs Nikon D80
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EPS 30D camera image
33%

Nikon D80

Nikon d80 camera
Winner!
34%
Canon EOS 30D
vs
Nikon D80
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 30D
D80
Released
2006
2006
Announcement Date
February 21, 2006
August 09, 2006
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
41%
39%
Megapixels
8.2 MP
10 MP
Image Resolution
3504 x 2336 px
3872 x 2592 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Sensor Size
15 x 22.5 mm
15.8 x 23.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
5 fps
3 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Digic II
Nikon Image processing engine
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
3200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Features
17%
17%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
2.5"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
24%
53%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
EN-EL3e
Battery Life
400 shots
2,700 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
59%
61%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.5 bits
22.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
10.8 EVs
11.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
736
524
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
2 reviews
30 reviews
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