• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Pentax K-30 advantages over Fujifilm X-A10

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    203 mm vs 76 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    45 vs 20 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A10 advantages over Pentax K-30

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $1199 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    40 mm vs 71 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    526g vs 1088g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Pentaprism viewfinder is bright and accurate; Weather-sealed body can handle direct rain; Twin control dials make exposure control a snap; Solid build; Great image quality.

  • Lower resolution than some rivals; Not as small as recent Pentax entry-level and mid-range models; A couple of ergonomic and UI quirks; Shutter isn't the quietest; 18-55 kit lens isn't weather-sealed.

  • Read our Pentax K-30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30
Nikon D7000
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Nikon D7000

Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D7000
  • $200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Canon T4i

Pentax K-30
Canon T4i
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $690
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Canon T4i

Fujifilm X-A10
Canon T4i
  • $200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $690
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon T4i

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-30
Pentax K-5 II
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 II

Fujifilm X-A10
Pentax K-5 II
  • $200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-A2

Pentax K-30
Fujifilm X-A2
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-A10
Fujifilm X-A2
  • $200
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Hot shoe

Compare Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Pentax K-30
Canon EOS M6
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS M6
  • $200
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS M6

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