Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the QX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-30 grades vs the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 comes with 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-30 compared to the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and QX1 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and QX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX1 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.