Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2013
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe RZ10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the RZ10 scores against the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony QX10
| RZ10 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Pentax RZ10
| QX10 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony QX10
| RZ10 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RZ10 and the QX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and QX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | - |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 178 shots | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $250 |