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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A7R IV

 Q7 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Pentax Q7

 A7R IV Q7 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2013More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7R IV

 Q7 A7R IV 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
88
has manual focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent MP (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A7R IV
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-08-08 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Sony E
Available lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 665g (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 670 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $480 $3,498