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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A450

 Q7 A450 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax Q7

 A450 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A450

 Q7 A450 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A450
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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