Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-C3
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Its time to look closer at the Pentax Q versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Q was released 2 months earlier than the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Q scores versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony NEX-C3
| Q | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Pentax Q
| NEX-C3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony NEX-C3
| Q | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2011 |  | August 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Pentax Q versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q vs the NEX-C3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-06-23 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 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 | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 47 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 189 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 400 images |
| Battery type | 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 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $695 | $343 |