Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
(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

Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon 5DS R and Canon D30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D30 (3MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The 5DS R was launched 14 years later than the D30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5DS R scores versus the D30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS D30. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon D30
5DS R | D30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | October 2000 | More recent by 175 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon 5DS R
D30 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon D30
5DS R | D30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R comes with physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has sizing of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5DS R and Canon D30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R against the D30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D30 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 48MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS D30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2000-10-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 51MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 2160 x 1440 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 120k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 pounds) | 855 gr (1.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" 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 | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $3,699 | $3,500 |