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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Q7 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q7 grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Q7 WX350 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 WX350 Q7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Q7 WX350 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 and the WX350.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and WX350.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (5.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery (250 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 has built in flash
 low battery (250 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
72
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
55
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery (250 per charge)
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 good battery (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-08 2014-02-13
Body design 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 4.30 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $270