Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Launched September 2020
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Q7 was launched 8 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q7 matches up vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A7c
Q7 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Pentax Q7
A7c | Q7 | |||
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Launched | September 2020 | August 2013 | More modern by 86 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c
Q7 | A7c | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 against the A7c.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A7c.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7c will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Q7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-08-08 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 41.5mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Sony E |
Available lenses | 8 | 122 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 509 grams (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | 740 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $480 | $1,800 |