Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 and Sony A560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was unveiled 3 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Q7 scores vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q7 against the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and A560.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A560 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Q7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.