Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q10 was unveiled 12 months later than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q10 scores versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony NEX-5N
| Q10 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | October 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Pentax Q10
| NEX-5N | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-5N
| Q10 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q10 compared to the NEX-5N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and NEX-5N.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Q10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-09-10 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 183 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 pictures | 460 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $550 |