Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was announced 2 months later than the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q7 scores vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 offers external 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing 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 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q7 vs the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.