Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was announced 7 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q10 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Q10 versus the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Q10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.