Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
(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
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 3 years after the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A3 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Pentax Q7
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 38 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-A3
| Q7 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q7
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the Q7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q7 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-08-25 | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 77 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 339 grams (0.75 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $480 | $480 |
