Pentax K-S1 vs Sony W730

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony W730, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K-S1 was announced 20 months after the W730 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-S1 grades against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 vs the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and W730.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.