Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX1
Q7 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Pentax Q7
RX1 | Q7 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX1
Q7 | RX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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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 |