Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Refreshed by Pentax K-50
Photography Glossary Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon D30 versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D30 was launched 13 years prior to the K-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D30 grades against the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax K-30
| D30 | K-30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Canon D30
| K-30 | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | October 2000 | Fresher by 146 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 120k | Sharper screen (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax K-30
| D30 | K-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Canon D30 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the K-30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and K-30 is 57 and 63 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K-30.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
| Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K-30 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2000-10-10 | 2012-10-29 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime M |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 120 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 855 grams (1.88 pounds) | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $3,500 | $525 |
