Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100

Lets look closer at the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was revealed 8 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q10 scores against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 has outside 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Q10 vs the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and A6100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Q10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.