Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2014
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced December 2010
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Its time to look much closer at the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Q-S1 was brought out 3 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Q-S1 scores against the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Samsung NX11
| Q-S1 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | December 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax Q-S1
| NX11 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX11
| Q-S1 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q-S1 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q-S1 vs the NX11.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and NX11.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX11 will give you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Pentax Q-S1 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Samsung NX11 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-08-04 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Q Engine | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 400 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $250 | $626 |