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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was launched 6 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Q7 matches up vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony WX220

 Q7 WX220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Pentax Q7

 WX220 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX220

 Q7 WX220 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features physical measurements 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Q7 compared to the WX220.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and WX220.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony WX220
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
low battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony WX220
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-08 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $480 $198