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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was introduced 22 months later than the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q7 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony HX100V

 Q7 HX100V 
RevealedAugust 2013October 2011More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Pentax Q7

 HX100V Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony HX100V

 Q7 HX100V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 vs the HX100V.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX100V will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Q7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (577 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (577 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony HX100V
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-08 2011-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Total lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
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 speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 12.70 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $429