Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Q7 matches up vs the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Q7 and the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Q7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.