Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was announced 16 months after the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Q-S1 matches up versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q-S1 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 vs the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.