Canon R5 vs Canon SX30 IS

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon R5 vs Canon SX30 IS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and SX30 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was manufactured 9 years after the SX30 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R5 scores against the SX30 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 and the SX30 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and SX30 IS is 59 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and SX30 IS.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.