Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- 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

Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-r and Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The K-r was unveiled 4 years before the QX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-r matches up vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.