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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was launched 5 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q7 scores against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A300

 Q7 A300 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2008More recent by 68 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Pentax Q7

 A300 Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A300

 Q7 A300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 enjoys outer 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 A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the A300.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and A300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax Q7 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Q7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony A300
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
Sony A300 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony A300
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
Sony A300 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
57
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A300
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-08 2008-01-30
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $0