Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55
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![Pentax K-30 front Pentax K-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-30/Pentax-K-30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- New Model is Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-30 and Sony H55, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-30 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
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The K-30 was revealed 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-30 matches up vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Sony H55
K-30 | H55 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax K-30
H55 | K-30 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Sony H55
K-30 | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 offers exterior dimensions 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 H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-30 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-30 against the H55.
![Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 size comparison Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and H55 is 63 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and H55.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-30 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-30 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-10-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime M | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109,4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $525 | $235 |