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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 2 months after the RX100 II so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 matches up against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 Q7 RX100 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 RX100 II Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 Q7 RX100 II 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 and the RX100 II.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and RX100 II is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and RX100 II.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
48
 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
70
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (200g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
85
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features tracking focus
 great battery power (350 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competition (200g)
 has built in flash
 low battery (250 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
80
 great battery power (350 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (281 grams)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
55
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery (250 shots)
74
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (350 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (200g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
37
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (281g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing mic jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 II
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-08 2013-06-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $480 $598