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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX100

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60
Pentax K-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX100 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the K-30 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-30 was launched 10 months prior to the QX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-30 matches up versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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