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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX30

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60
Pentax K-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replacement is Pentax K-50
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K-30 and Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-30 was announced 22 months before the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-30 grades vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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