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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Q7 was revealed 3 years later than the W350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 grades versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony W350

 Q7 W350 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax Q7

 W350 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony W350

 Q7 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 vs the W350.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and W350.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W350 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony W350
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-08 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.80 m
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos -
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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $480 $200