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| Predecessor: |
Canon G7X Mark II
G7X Mark II vs G7X Mark III |
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| Successor: |
Pentax Q-S1
Q7 vs Q-S1 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | Q7 | G7X Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | G7X III | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.95 | $749.99 |
| Street Price: | $379.99 | $1,041.66 |
| Date Available: | 2013-08-15 | 2019-08-05 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
7.1 oz
(200 g)
includes batteries |
10.7 oz
(304 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 34 mm) |
4.1 x
2.4 x
1.6 in. (105 x 61 x 41 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.60mm x 5.70mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 4.6x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1), 26064 x 2560 (66.7 MP, Other), 3840 x 16000 (61.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 20.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax Q | n/a |
| Lens: | 02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF] | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 23 - 69mm | 24 - 100mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 15mm | 8.8 - 36.8mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.20x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8 | f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; ND Filter (3-stop) On / Auto / Off |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
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| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 | Auto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE | Auto (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Fluorescent Light, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/25600 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction | Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Fireworks, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, iFrame Movie, Panoramic Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, custom (0-30s, 1-10 shots) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 4.9 m / 16.1 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200. | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | Eye-Fi | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG | RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | USB-C, Micro (Type D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack |
| 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): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 125 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 30.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 76 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 59 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.165 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.024 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.6 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 235 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 | Proprietary NB-13L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for RICOH IMAGING | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Larger 1/1.7" back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 12800, enhanced Q ENGINE with faster response time during start-up and shooting time. Available in 120 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system. | Available in black or silver. |
