Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Q was manufactured 5 months prior to the NEX-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q matches up against the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony NEX-7
| Q | NEX-7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Pentax Q
| NEX-7 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony NEX-7
| Q | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2011 |  | December 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q vs the NEX-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and NEX-7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-06-23 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 430 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $695 | $699 |