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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was manufactured 6 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Q7 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony WX300

 Q7 WX300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax Q7

 WX300 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX300

 Q7 WX300 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 enjoys external 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q7 versus the WX300.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony WX300
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available 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 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 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 rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 4.30 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $480 $330