Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Q7 was introduced 4 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q7 scores against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX100 V
Q7 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Pentax Q7
RX100 V | Q7 | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | August 2013 | More recent by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 V
Q7 | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q7 versus the RX100 V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and RX100 V.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 8 | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $480 | $998 |