Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX9V

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Q-S1 was unveiled 3 years after the HX9V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Q-S1 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Q-S1 against the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Q-S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.