Pentax Q vs Samsung NX200

Let's look much closer at the Pentax Q vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q was announced 8 months earlier than the NX200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Q scores versus the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Q compared to the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and NX200.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.