Pentax Q
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Sony RX100
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Pentax Q

Best price $325
  • Weighs a little bit less than the RX100 6.3 oz vs 8.5 oz
  • Smaller body size 11 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.2″ vs 1.4″
  • Cheaper street price $325 vs $448
  • Interchangeable lenses RX100 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector RX100 does not
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price
$448
  • 32% more battery life 330 shots vs 250 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 12.4 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera July 2012 vs September 2011
  • Better built-in flash range 56′ vs 23′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 5 shots per sec
  • Has panorama image capture Q does not have panorama
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What the Pentax Q and Sony RX100 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Pentax Q and the Sony RX100

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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