Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was launched 6 months earlier than the A7R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Q7 grades against the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 and the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and A7R.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.