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Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Canon EOS 5DS front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Successor is Canon 40D
Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 30D and Canon 5DS, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 5DS (51MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and 5DS (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 30D was manufactured 9 years prior to the 5DS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 30D matches up versus the 5DS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon 5DS

 30D 5DS 

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon 30D

 5DS 30D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2006More recent by 107 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon 5DS

 30D 5DS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 30D offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Canon 5DS has specifications of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D and Canon 5DS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 30D and the 5DS.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 30D and 5DS is 58 and 55 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and 5DS.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 30D due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon 5DS will give extra detail due to its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 5DS as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Canon 5DS
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography info
Canon 5DS Sports photography info
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography advice
Canon 5DS Travel photography advice
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
environment proof
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (700 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Canon 5DS
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging advice
Canon 5DS Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
30
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 30D vs Canon 5DS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Canon 5DS
 Canon EOS 30DCanon EOS 5DS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 5DS
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual DIGIC 6
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 8MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 8688 x 5792
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 61
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Available lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 87
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 736 2381
Other
Battery life - 700 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $773 $3,699