Nikon S8100 vs Pentax K-30

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S8100 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the S8100 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S8100 was brought out 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8100 grades vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 against the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and K-30 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and K-30.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S8100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.