Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Pentax Q10 and Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q10 was announced 3 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q10 scores against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H20
Q10 | H20 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax Q10
H20 | Q10 |
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Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H20
Q10 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Q10 and Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q10 versus the H20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and H20.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Q10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Q10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-10 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.44 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $350 | $249 |