Pentax Q10 vs Sony A850

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q10 was introduced 2 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Q10 grades vs the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Q10 against the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A850 is 92 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q10 and A850.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will show more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Q10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.