Pentax Q7 vs Sony A58

The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax Q7 and Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Q7 was launched 3 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 scores versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 vs the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and A58.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.