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Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Q7 scores against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony S930

 Q7 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax Q7

 S930 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony S930

 Q7 S930 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Q7 compared to the S930.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and S930.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q7 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Q7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
Portrait photography with Sony S930
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony S930
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $480 $219