Pentax Q vs Samsung NX mini

Lets look more closely at the Pentax Q vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was launched 3 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q matches up vs the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q features physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and NX mini.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Q is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.