Pentax K-30 vs Sony A6400

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-30 and Sony A6400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-30 was introduced 7 years before the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-30 grades against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-30 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 compared to the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and A6400 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and A6400.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6400 to result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-30 will be behind in sensor tech.