Canon D30 vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon D30 vs Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D30 was launched 5 years before the ist DS2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D30 grades vs the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D30 against the ist DS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and ist DS2 is 57 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax ist DS2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.