Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Q10 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q10 was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q10 matches up vs the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony NEX-3
| Q10 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Pentax Q10
| NEX-3 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-3
| Q10 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-09-10 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 49 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 183 | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $350 | $0 |