Canon 10D vs Pentax K-30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 10D was announced 10 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 10D grades versus the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 10D features outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 10D against the K-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and K-30 is 56 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and K-30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-30 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.