Pentax Q7 vs Sony A450

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.

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.

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.

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

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.