Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Released August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
Photography Glossary Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon 30D and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 30D was launched 9 years before the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 30D grades versus the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Pentax K-S1
| 30D | K-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 30D
| K-S1 | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | April 2006 | More recent by 102 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Pentax K-S1
| 30D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 30D offers external dimensions 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 Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 30D versus the K-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and K-S1 is 58 and 69 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and K-S1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-S1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K-S1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2006-04-04 | 2014-08-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lbs) | 558 gr (1.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 59 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 736 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $773 | $339 |
