Canon 30D vs Pentax KP
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Canon 30D vs Pentax KP Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 30D vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 30D matches up vs the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Pentax KP
| 30D | KP |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 30D
| KP | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | April 2006 | Fresher by 131 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Pentax KP
| 30D | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 30D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 30D provides physical 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 Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and KP is 58 and 61 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and KP.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax KP to offer greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 30D vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 30D | Pentax KP |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2006-04-04 | 2017-01-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | PRIME IV |
| 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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 784 grams (1.73 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 59 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 736 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 390 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $773 | $747 |