Pentax VS20 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax VS20 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed very close to the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VS20 scores vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VS20 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and HX30V.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.