Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX400V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax K-30 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-30 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-30 was brought out 15 months prior to the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-30 matches up vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 features 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-30 and the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K-30 will be behind in sensor tech.