Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax Q-S1 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-S1 was manufactured 14 months later than the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q-S1 grades against the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q-S1 has external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Q-S1 versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.