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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Q7 grades vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sigma Quattro

 Q7 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax Q7

 Quattro Q7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2013Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sigma Quattro

 Q7 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Q7 vs the Quattro.

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and Quattro.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will resolve extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
81
focusing manually
MP count amazing (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
70
MP count amazing (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
MP count amazing (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count amazing (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
22
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sigma Quattro
 Pentax Q7Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax Q7 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sigma SA
Total lenses 8 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 BP-61
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $480 $738