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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W330 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was manufactured 3 years after the W330 which is quite a big difference 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q7 matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony W330

 Q7 W330 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Pentax Q7

 W330 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony W330

 Q7 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 vs the W330.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and W330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W330 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Q7 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 shots)
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony W330
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.50 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $480 $170