Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was released 5 months earlier than the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Q10 grades vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Q10 and the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and HX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.