Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q was manufactured 24 months prior to the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q scores versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| Q | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax Q
| Galaxy NX | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | June 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Samsung Galaxy NX
| Q | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q provides outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Q vs the Galaxy NX.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and Galaxy NX.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Pentax Q | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-06-23 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 8 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lb) | 495 gr (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 440 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $695 | $1,300 |