Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V
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37 Features
54 Overall
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![Pentax Q7 front Pentax Q7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Q7/Pentax-Q7-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/Sony-HX20V-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Pentax Q7 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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The Q7 was unveiled 13 months after the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 matches up vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony HX20V
Q7 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax Q7
HX20V | Q7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony HX20V
Q7 | HX20V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Q7 and the HX20V.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V size comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and HX20V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-08 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 320 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $480 | $397 |