Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Later Model is Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- New Model is Sony RX100 II
Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-30 and Sony RX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the K-30 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe K-30 was revealed 3 months later than the RX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-30 matches up versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Sony RX100
K-30 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Pentax K-30
RX100 | K-30 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Sony RX100
K-30 | RX100 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 offers 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-30 and Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-30 against the RX100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and RX100 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and RX100.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.
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Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-10-29 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1129 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $525 | $448 |