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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX10

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60
Pentax K-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Successor is Pentax K-50
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-30 versus Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was brought out 10 months before the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-30 scores against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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