Pentax W60 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax W60 versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W60 grades vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W60 versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the W60 versus the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.