Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 18 months later than the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax Q7
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-A2
| Q7 | Fujifilm X-A2 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q7
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the Q7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q7.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | Pentax Q7 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2013-08-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.6fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $370 | $480 |