Pentax Q10 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q10 and Sony HX9V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was introduced 14 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Q10 scores versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q10 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q10 and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Q10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.