Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini
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37 Features
54 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q-S1 was launched 5 months after the NX mini which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q-S1 grades vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Samsung NX mini
| Q-S1 | NX mini |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax Q-S1
| NX mini | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX mini
| Q-S1 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | March 2014 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the NX mini.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and NX mini.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Pentax Q-S1 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Samsung NX mini |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-08-04 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Q Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Samsung NX-M |
| Number of lenses | 8 | 2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 196 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 650 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $250 | $530 |