Pentax Q vs Sony HX10V
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Pentax Q vs Sony HX10V 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
- Launched June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q and Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q was unveiled 8 months earlier than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q scores vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony HX10V
| Q | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Pentax Q
| HX10V | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | June 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony HX10V
| Q | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax Q vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q and the HX10V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and HX10V.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Q is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-06-23 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 8 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $695 | $616 |
