Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Q7 was released 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q7 grades against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony HX1
Q7 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | April 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Pentax Q7
HX1 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony HX1
Q7 | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 and the HX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and HX1.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax Q7 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Q7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-08 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 8 | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 9.20 m |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $480 | $47,999 |