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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was brought out 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q10 grades vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H50

 Q10 H50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax Q10

 H50 Q10 

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H50

 Q10 H50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q10 and the H50.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Q10 to result in greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Q10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q10
Vlogging with Sony H50
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony H50
 Pentax Q10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 8 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $80