Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was manufactured 3 years before the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Q10 scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Q10 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Q10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.