Pentax K-30 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-30 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-30 was unveiled 18 months prior to the RX100 III making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-30 scores vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-30 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and RX100 III is 63 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-30 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.