Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-30

Below, we are matching up the Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was announced 2 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5DS R scores versus the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5DS R and the K-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and K-30.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will give extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.