Pentax Q10 vs Sony A450

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the Q10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was manufactured 2 years after the A450 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q10 matches up versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q10 and the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and A450.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A450 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Q10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.