Pentax Q7 vs Sony A77

In this article, we will be looking at the Pentax Q7 and Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was brought out 22 months later than the A77 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 grades against the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q7 and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Q7 and the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A77.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Q7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.