Canon 30D vs Canon 5D
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Key Specs
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- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Announced November 2005
- Updated by Canon 5D MII
Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 30D vs Canon 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 30D was manufactured 5 months later than the 5D and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 30D matches up against the 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 5D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 5D
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 30D
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Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 5D
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Announced | April 2006 | November 2005 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D offers outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Canon 5D has sizing of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Canon 30D vs Canon 5D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 30D against the 5D.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and 5D is 58 and 55 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and 5D.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 30D featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D will give more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5D Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 5D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 5D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-04-04 | 2005-11-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4368 x 2912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | External |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lbs) | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 736 | 1368 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 800 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-511A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $773 | $2,780 |