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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony HX1

 Q7 HX1 
LaunchedAugust 2013April 2009More modern by 53 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Pentax Q7

 HX1 Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony HX1

 Q7 HX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Sony HX1 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery life (250 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
48
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (544g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony HX1
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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