Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX20V
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90 Imaging
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q10 and Sony HX20V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Q10 was brought out 2 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q10 scores versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony HX20V
| Q10 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax Q10
| HX20V | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony HX20V
| Q10 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 has 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) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Q10 and Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Q10 and the HX20V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and HX20V.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-09-10 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 8 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 183 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photos | 320 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $350 | $397 |