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Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Pentax K-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-30 ×
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ×
General
ModelPentax K-30Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberK-301D Mark IV
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130156
Width (mm)7180
Height (mm)97157
Weight (g)1,0881,390
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 1D Mark III
SuccessorPentax K-50-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.316.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)369.72518.94
Sensor width (mm)23.727.9
Sensor height (mm)15.618.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.815.7
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.3
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7974
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1312
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1291,320
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2448 x 1632(4.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2368(8.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3672 x 2448(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audioH.264 (.MOV)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)Canon EF
Lenssmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 203.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.00-
Zoom ratio (x)7.5-
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)40-
Filter thread (mm)62-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopterEye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.76
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • custom (5 settings from camera)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • personal (5 settings from pc)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/6000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
  • e-ttl ii / evaluative / averaged
  • x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ canon speedlite)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens-
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe, PC sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
  • canon n3 terminal / pc tether
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote port
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.410.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.430.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-40
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4546
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.1
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.05
Shutter lag (notes)Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253sLive View:Quick Mode AF: 1.084sLive Mode AF: 1.255sPrefocused: 0.113s
Startup time (s)1.10.4
Play -> record time (s)0.20.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.6-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)4101,500
Battery form factorProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery HolderProprietary LP-E4
Usable battery types
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWeather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst ShootingCompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card



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