Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched September 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RZ18 grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony WX30
| RZ18 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax RZ18
| WX30 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX30
| RZ18 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax RZ18 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RZ18 versus the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ18 and WX30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (178g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Pentax RZ18 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
lighter than others (178g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (178g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-09-12 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $210 | $259 |
