Pentax K-30 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was revealed 15 months after the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-30 scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-30 versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and NEX-C3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer K-30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.