Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX1

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.

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.

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.

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.