Pentax K-7 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony QX1 Review.

Detailed specifications
Pentax K-7
Sony Alpha ILCE-QX1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K20D K20D vs K-7
Successor:	Pentax K-5 K-7 vs K-5
General
Model Number:	K-7	QX1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Lens-Style Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1299.95	$399.99
Street Price:		$498.00
Date Available:	2009-07-15	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	26.7 oz (758 g) includes batteries	7.6 oz (216 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm)	2.9 x 2.7 x 2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.07 microns	4.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	61	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6	23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	536	1,063
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.2	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	Sony E
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / No LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	No
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	0.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)	Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired or IR	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack	Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	13
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.2	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	20	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	CD-ROM S-SW74/75
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body.	World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount.