Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400
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![Pentax Q-S1 front Pentax Q-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Q-S1/Pentax-Q-S1-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6400 front Sony Alpha a6400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6400/Sony-A6400-front.jpg)
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
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The Q-S1 was brought out 5 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Q-S1 matches up vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony A6400
Q-S1 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Pentax Q-S1
A6400 | Q-S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | ![]() | August 2014 | More recent by 54 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony A6400
Q-S1 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q-S1 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 versus the A6400.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and A6400.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Q-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-08-04 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Q Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
Total lenses | 8 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $898 |