Pentax Q vs Sony W530
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Pentax Q vs Sony W530 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
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax Q and Sony W530, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Q was manufactured 6 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q grades vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Pentax Q vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony W530
| Q | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Pentax Q
| W530 | Q |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony W530
| Q | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q offers exterior 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Pentax Q and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Q vs the W530.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and W530.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Pentax Q vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-06-23 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $695 | $269 |