Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Sony NEX-6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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony A6000
Q10 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax Q10
A6000 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6000
Q10 | A6000 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |