Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Pentax K-30

Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Pentax K-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D Mark II ×
Pentax K-30 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7D Mark IIPentax K-30
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number7D Mark IIK-30
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)149130
Width (mm)7871
Height (mm)11297
Weight (g)1,3881,088
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 7D-
Successor-Pentax K-50
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.216.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)337.5369.72
Sensor width (mm)22.523.7
Sensor height (mm)1515.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.114.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7079
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.423.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.813
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,0821,129
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 4104 x 2736(11.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.55.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM)MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMsmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0027.00 - 203.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.57.5
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3940
Filter thread (mm)6762
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFPhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screensSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.61
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy/twilight/sunset
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/6000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, SpotTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesThree custom settings (C1-C3)Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1112
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SocketHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryUDMA7/UHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm headphoe jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • n3 remote jack
  • wired remote port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.43
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.55.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10345
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)26-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)18-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.16
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.54
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.1
Shutter lag (notes)Additional OVF:Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398sFull AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305sLive View:Full AF lag (center)= 0Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s
Startup time (s)0.51.1
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.22.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)670410
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6n/lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AFWeather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting



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