Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 8 months later than the H200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Q7 matches up vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions 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 H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Q7 and the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.