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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was introduced 5 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q7 grades against the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A200

 Q7 A200 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2008More recent by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Pentax Q7

 A200 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A200

 Q7 A200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 offers exterior 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) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 vs the A200.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and A200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q7 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Q7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
Sony A200 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Sony A200
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A200
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-08-08 2008-07-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 8 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
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