Pentax Q7 vs Sony A390

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A390, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was manufactured 3 years later than the A390 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Q7 matches up against the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q7 versus the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and A390.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A390 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Q7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.