Pentax Q7 vs Sony A37

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was launched 15 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q7 matches up against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Q7 vs the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and A37.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A37 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Q7 will have an edge in sensor technology.