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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
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  • Superseded the Pentax Q10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
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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