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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(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
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was revealed 2 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Q-S1 matches up against the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Samsung NX200

 Q-S1 NX200 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2012More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax Q-S1

 NX200 Q-S1 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX200

 Q-S1 NX200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q-S1 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 against the NX200.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and NX200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Q-S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (203 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (223g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax Q-S1Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q-S1 Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-08-04 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Samsung NX
Number of lenses 8 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $818