Pentax Q7 vs Sony H300

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.