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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 6 years after the Q7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q7 
ReleasedSeptember 2019August 2013More modern by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kClearer display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Q7 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q7 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the Q7.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
80
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-A7Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $480