Pentax K-30 vs Canon XC10 Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1 inch 122.9mm²
12.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-30
Canon XC10 4K Digital Camcorder

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Pentax K-50 K-30 vs K-50
General
Model Number:	K-30	XC10
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Other
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1199.00	$2499.00
Street Price:	$599.00	$2,373.10
Date Available:	2012-07-15	2015-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	38.4 oz (1,088 g) includes batteries, kit lens	36.7 oz (1,040 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)	4.9 x 4.0 x 4.8 in. (125 x 102 x 122 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	12.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	122.88mm² (12.80mm x 9.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	3.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,129
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.5	3.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (120p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	n/a
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA	Canon 4K Video Lens; 14 elements in 12 groups including 2 UD elements, 2 Hi-UD elements, and a three-surface, 2-piece aspherical lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 203mm	24 - 240mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm	8.9 - 89mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x	10.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/2.8(W) / f5.6 (T) - f/? with 8-blade diaphragm; built-in ND filter, 1/8 (3-step) equivalent
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	62.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	On lens
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Digital Teleconverter
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot)	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; Push AF, AiAF (Photo Mode), Touch Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable)	Optional optical loupe viewfinder attachment for LCD screen
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,030,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	20000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	160
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600	Auto, ISO 160-20000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten (incandescent lamps or halogen bulbs), Fluorescent H (3-wavelength type fluorescent), Fluorescent (white fluorescent), Manual (2)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 1/2 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Stills: Evaluative, Centre-weighted, Spot; Movies: Standard, Spotlight, Backlight
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum); Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color	SCN: Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		CFast cards supported
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included	64,000.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	RC-6 wireless remote, Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Wired remote port	DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.41
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.43
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.5	3.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	45
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.098 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.54 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.098 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177s Live View, Full AF lag = 0.871s Live View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s
Startup Time:	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	410 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder	Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6
Usable Battery Types:	D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX included)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Weather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting, 19 Scene Modes, Dynamic Range Expansion. Available in Crystal White, Crystal Blue, or Black.	US bundle includes SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card and card reader.