Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX30V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K100D S versus Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K100D S was introduced 5 years before the HX30V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K100D S matches up versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D S provides physical measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D S versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K100D S versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and HX30V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K100D S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will give you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.