Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q-S1 was released 24 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Q-S1 grades against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony NEX-F3
Q-S1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax Q-S1
NEX-F3 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-F3
Q-S1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the NEX-F3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-08-04 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Q Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 8 | 121 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $470 |