Pentax K-30 vs Sony WX220

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony WX220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-30 was introduced 15 months earlier than the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-30 matches up against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-30 compared to the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and WX220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.