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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS D30 front
Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 16 years later than the D30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the D30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon D30

 5D MIV D30 
RevealedAugust 2016October 2000More recent by 194 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1620k120kCrisper display (+1500k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D30 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon D30

 5D MIV D30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon D30 has proportions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV versus the D30.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and D30 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and D30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will produce extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
great MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography details
Canon D30 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography details
Canon D30 Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
great MP (30MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
40
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Canon D30 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Canon D30 Vlogging info
31
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon D30
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS D30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS D30
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2000-10-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 2160 x 1440
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 3
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 120k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 855g (1.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $3,299 $3,500