Pentax Q7 vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and SD10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was unveiled 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q7 scores against the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 against the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and SD10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax Q7 will produce extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Q7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.