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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W810, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was announced 5 months earlier than the W810 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q7 grades vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony W810

 Q7 W810 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Pentax Q7

 W810 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony W810

 Q7 W810 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 provides physical 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) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 compared to the W810.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and W810.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W810 will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony W810
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony W810
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony W810
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $480 $100