Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RZ10 matches up vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 versus the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.