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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A560

 Q7 A560 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax Q7

 A560 Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A560

 Q7 A560 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 size comparison

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

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
Sony A560 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
Sony A560 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Sony A560 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony A560 Vlogging details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A560
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-08 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 8 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 12.00 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 250 photos 1050 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Two
Launch price $480 $650