Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was launched 2 years after the HX30V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-S2 matches up versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-S2 vs the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and HX30V is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and HX30V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.