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Pentax Q vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Pentax Q front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax Q vs Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Q was manufactured 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q matches up vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony T900

 Q T900 
ReleasedJune 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax Q

 T900 Q 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony T900

 Q T900 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q against the T900.

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and T900.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Q provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition (180g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Pentax Q vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Sony T900
 Pentax QSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-06-23 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 8 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 189 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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