Pentax K-30 vs Sony H90

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-30 versus Sony H90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-30 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-30 was brought out 9 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-30 grades vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 has got external 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) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-30 against the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and H90 is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-30 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent K-30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.