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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-S2
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the K-S1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was released at a similar time to the QX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-S1 grades versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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