Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-30

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 20Da versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was introduced 8 years earlier than the K-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 20Da matches up vs the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 20Da versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 20Da against the K-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and K-30 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K-30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-30 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.