Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX30V

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax K-30 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close but the K-30 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was unveiled 9 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-30 matches up versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-30 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and HX30V is 63 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-30 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.