Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX210

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was introduced 24 months later than the NX210 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q-S1 grades against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the NX210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-S1 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and NX210.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.