Pentax Q10 vs Sony a5100
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Old Model is Sony a5000
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Q10 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q10 was introduced 23 months prior to the a5100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Q10 matches up against the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony a5100
| Q10 | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Pentax Q10
| a5100 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony a5100
| Q10 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 comes with exterior dimensions 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q10 against the a5100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and a5100.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a5100 will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-09-10 | 2014-08-17 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 183 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $350 | $448 |