Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was introduced 2 years after the HX30V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-3 matches up versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 vs the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer K-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.