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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 6 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q7 matches up vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX1

 Q7 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Pentax Q7

 RX1 Q7 
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX1

 Q7 RX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 compared to the RX1.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and RX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony RX1
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony RX1
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony RX1
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
65
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony RX1
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-08 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 6.00 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 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 250 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $2,798