Pentax K-30 vs Sony NEX-6

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-30 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was revealed 4 months prior to the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-30 matches up versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-30 and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-30 vs the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and NEX-6 is 63 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.