Nikon Z5 vs Canon PowerShot D30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelZ5PowerShot D30
      MSRP$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)$329.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.93 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      ProcessorEXPEED 6DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164000 x 3000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points2739
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Lens MountNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.9 - 4.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDPureColor II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps1.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP
      Flash Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      on
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"6.5 x 6 x 2.1"
      Package Weight3.05 lb0.95 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Battery PackEN-EL15cNB-6LH
      Battery Life470 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Z5 Canon PowerShot D30
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secsYes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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