Pentax K-7 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-7 and Samsung NX1100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-7 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-7 grades versus the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-7 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-7 features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-7 and the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and NX1100 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and NX1100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K-7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.