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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was introduced around the same time to the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q10 matches up versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Q10 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax Q10

 NEX-F3 Q10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-F3

 Q10 NEX-F3 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Q10 versus the NEX-F3.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q10 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-F3
 Pentax Q10Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q10 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-10 2012-08-16
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony E
Available lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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
Supported 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.3
DXO Low light score 183 1114
Other
Battery life 270 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $470