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Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Previous Model is Canon 20D
  • Refreshed by Canon 40D
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 30D and Canon 5D MIV, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and 5D MIV (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 30D was revealed 11 years prior to the 5D MIV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 30D grades versus the 5D MIV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 5D MIV

 30D 5D MIV 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 30D

 5D MIV 30D 
ReleasedAugust 2016April 2006Newer by 126 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 5D MIV

 30D 5D MIV 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 30D has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Canon 5D MIV has specifications of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D and Canon 5D MIV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 30D against the 5D MIV.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and 5D MIV is 58 and 55 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and 5D MIV.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 30D with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver extra detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography factors
Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
85
manual focus
great resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography info
Canon 5D MIV Travel photography info
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
great resolution (30 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography info
Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great resolution (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging details
Canon 5D MIV Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
31
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5D MIV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Canon 5D MIV
 Canon EOS 30DCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 2016-08-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 6+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 30 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 6720 x 4480
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Number of lenses 326 250
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p)
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lbs) 890 gr (1.96 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 91
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.6
DXO Low light score 736 2995
Other
Battery life - 900 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $773 $3,299