Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony A6100
| Q10 | A6100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Pentax Q10
| A6100 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2019 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 84 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6100
| Q10 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-09-10 | 2019-08-28 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200g (0.44 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 183 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 images | 420 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $748 |
