Pentax Q vs Sony A77

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax Q versus Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was announced 4 months prior to the A77 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Q matches up vs the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q comes with exterior measurements 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q versus the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and A77 is 93 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and A77.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will offer you more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.