Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax Q7

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 11 months earlier than the Q7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades against the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the Q7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and Q7 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Q7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.