Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was unveiled 7 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Q7 grades versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

See the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail having an extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.