Pentax K-x vs Sony HX30V

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The K-x was brought out 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-x scores against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-x vs the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and HX30V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-x due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K-x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.