Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-30

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was introduced 4 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6D MII matches up against the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII features external measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII vs the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and K-30 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K-30.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 6D MII will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.