Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in-depth review of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the K-30 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-30 was manufactured 6 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-30 scores vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-30 versus the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-30 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.