Pentax K-30 vs Sony W800

Below is a in-depth review of the Pentax K-30 versus Sony W800, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close but the K-30 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The K-30 was introduced 15 months earlier than the W800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-30 matches up versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-30 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-30 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and W800 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and W800.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-30 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W800 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older K-30 will be behind in sensor innovation.