Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was brought out 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Q7 grades vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 and the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and HX7V.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Q7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.