Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Here, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Q7 was introduced 12 months later than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Q7 grades against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony NEX-5R
| Q7 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Pentax Q7
| NEX-5R | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-5R
| Q7 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 and the NEX-5R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-08-08 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 330 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $480 | $750 |
