Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014
Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe K-1 was brought out 18 months later than the QX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-1 scores against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.