Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A450, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q7 was revealed 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly large difference 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 A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Q7 matches up against the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A450
Q7 | A450 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 44 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax Q7
A450 | Q7 |
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Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A450
Q7 | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Q7 vs the A450.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A450.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A450 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-08-08 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 8 | 143 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $480 | $1,241 |