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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the A6000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q10 scores vs the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony A6000

 Q10 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax Q10

 A6000 Q10 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2012More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6000

 Q10 A6000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 comes with physical 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 A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Q10 versus the A6000.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will give you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Q10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (200g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
Sony A6000 Sports photography information
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
73
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony A6000
 Pentax Q10Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q10 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-10 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 179
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 13.1
DXO Low light score 183 1347
Other
Battery life 270 images 360 images
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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $548