Pentax K-r vs Sony HX30V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-r and Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was launched 11 months prior to the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-r grades against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-r against the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and HX30V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-r featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older K-r will be behind in sensor technology.