Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS 60Da
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z30 and Canon EOS 60Da. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon Z30 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 60Da is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon Z30 were released 2022 and Canon EOS 60Da was released 2012. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon Z30 | 2022 |
| Canon EOS 60Da | 2012 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 60Da is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z30 has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 60Da has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon Z30 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 60Da | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon Z30 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60Da has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon Z30 |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
| Canon EOS 60Da |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Nikon Z30 has a 15 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60Da. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z30 | 100-51200 |
| Canon EOS 60Da | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60Da
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60Da can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z30 | 11 |
| Canon EOS 60Da | 5,3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon Z30 and Canon EOS 60Da can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 60Da weighs 755 gr (equal to 1,66 lb) which is 86% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0,89 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z30 | 405 gr 0,89 lb |
| Canon EOS 60Da | 755 gr 1,66 lb |
