Pentax Q10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      BrandPentaxSony
      ModelQ10Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      Successor ModelPentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      MSRPWith 5-15mm: £379.99, With 5-15mm + 15-45mm: £539.99$750
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 14405472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      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, GoodStandard, Fine
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoManual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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 Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor5.6x
      Focal Length10.1 - 37.4 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDXtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m15.00 m ISO Auto W
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots ) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      DxO Low Light ISO183483
      DxO Color Depth21.122.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.912.4
      DxO Overall Score4967
      Video Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type D Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.15 x 5.15 x 2.75"
      Package Weight1.165 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Battery PackD-LI68NP-BX1
      Battery Life270 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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