Pentax Q vs Sony A330

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax Q and Sony A330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar but the Q (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Q was announced 2 years after the A330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Q scores versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q provides external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Q compared to the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and A330.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax Q will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Q will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.