Canon 30D vs Pentax K20D
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Here, we will be comparing the Canon 30D and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 30D was unveiled 3 years before the K20D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 30D scores vs the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Pentax K20D
| 30D | K20D |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 30D
| K20D | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2008 |  | April 2006 | Fresher by 27 months |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Pentax K20D
| 30D | K20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 30D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 30D and the K20D.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and K20D is 58 and 59 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and K20D.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K20D to give you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K20D Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K20D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K20D |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2006-04-04 | 2008-06-25 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4672 x 3104 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 784g (1.73 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 59 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 736 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $773 | $700 |