Pentax K-30 vs Sony WX30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax K-30 and Sony WX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-30 was introduced 16 months after the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-30 grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 provides exterior measurements 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-30 compared to the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and WX30 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and WX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The K-30 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher K-30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.