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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon D30 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the K-7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 grades vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax K-7

 D30 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon D30

 K-7 D30 
ReleasedOctober 2009October 2000Newer by 109 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k120kCrisper screen (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax K-7

 D30 K-7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 versus the K-7.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K-7.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-7 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
72
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-7 Sports photography factors
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
40
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Pentax K-7 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Pentax K-7
 Canon EOS D30Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS D30 Pentax K-7
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2000-10-10 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1440 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 120 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 grams (1.88 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $3,500 $599