Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Q7 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the RX100 IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q7 matches up against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 compared to the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.