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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX1

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60
Pentax K-30 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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