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Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-r vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(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
Sony QX30
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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