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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A380 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was released 4 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q7 scores against the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A380

 Q7 A380 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Pentax Q7

 A380 Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A380

 Q7 A380 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has exterior measurements 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 and the A380.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and A380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A380 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Q7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
Portrait photography with Sony A380
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony A380
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
Sony A380 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony A380 Vlogging details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A380
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-08 2009-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 8 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 250 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FH50
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 SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $480 $899