Pentax Q7 vs Sony A3000

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was brought out very close to the A3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Q7 scores vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 and Sony A3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q7 and the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A3000 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A3000.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.