Pentax Q vs Sony A6700

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q vs Sony A6700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and A6700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Q was launched 13 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q matches up against the A6700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Q versus the A6700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and A6700 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and A6700.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6700 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Q will be behind in sensor technology.