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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was released 4 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RZ18 matches up vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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