Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Updated by Sony A77
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Q10 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe Q10 was introduced 4 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q10 scores against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony A700
Q10 | A700 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | December 2007 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax Q10
A700 | Q10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony A700
Q10 | A700 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q10 and the A700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and A700.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Q10 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The younger Q10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-09-10 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 8 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/250 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 768 grams (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 183 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $1,000 |