Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 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
- Older Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched June 2008
- Updated by Sony A380
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A350 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Q7 was launched 5 years after the A350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q7 scores vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A350
Q7 | A350 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | June 2008 | Newer by 63 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax Q7
A350 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A350
Q7 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the A350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and A350.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A350 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-08-08 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 8 | 143 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 674g (1.49 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $480 | $600 |