Pentax Q vs Sony A99

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax Q vs Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was brought out 17 months before the A99 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Q scores against the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q has got exterior 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 A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q compared to the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and A99.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Q will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.