Pentax Q7 vs Sony W230

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax Q7 vs Sony W230, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 comes with outer 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 against the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and W230.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Q7 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Q7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.