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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was revealed 6 months earlier than the H300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Q7 grades versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony H300

 Q7 H300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax Q7

 H300 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony H300

 Q7 H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Q7 vs the H300.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and H300.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony H300
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
24
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony H300
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 8.80 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 200 gr (0.44 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $480 $249