Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      BrandPentaxSony
      ModelQ-S1Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      MSRP$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)$449/€520
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ProcessorQ EngineBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 14404896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor4.7x
      Focal Length4.25 - 118 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync      		Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range4.90 m at ISO 1005.40 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots ) ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wireless
      Environmental Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.4 lb0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Battery PackD-LI68NP-BX1
      Battery Life250 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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