Canon 5D vs Canon D30
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Canon 5D vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Launched November 2005
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released October 2000
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Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 5D and Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D was announced 5 years after the D30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 5D scores versus the D30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon D30
| 5D | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2005 |  | October 2000 | More modern by 62 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 120k | Clearer screen (+110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 5D
| D30 | 5D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D and Canon D30
| 5D | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 5D vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D comes with outside measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Canon D30 has specifications of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D vs the D30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and D30 is 55 and 57 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and D30.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5D will offer you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 5D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon 5D vs Canon D30 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS D30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS D30 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2005-11-12 | 2000-10-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 342.8mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 2160 x 1440 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Available lenses | 250 | 250 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 1.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 120k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | External | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) | 855 grams (1.88 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1368 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-511A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $2,780 | $3,500 |