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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
56

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was revealed 24 months after the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q7 matches up vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 Q7 NEX-C3 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2011More modern by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 NEX-C3 Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 Q7 NEX-C3 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Q7 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 compared to the NEX-C3.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Q7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography features
48
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (225g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking focus
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
53
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good battery (400 per charge)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 good battery (400 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (225g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (400 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
27
 lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-C3
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Number of lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
Maximum 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 250 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $480 $343