Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 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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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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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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony NEX-F3
| Q10 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony 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 |