Pentax Q vs Samsung NX300

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax Q versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q was released 3 years prior to the NX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Q grades versus the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q comes with external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Pentax Q versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q vs the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.