Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Later Model is Samsung NX20

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The Q10 was released 21 months after the NX11 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Q10 grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung NX11
Q10 | NX11 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax Q10
NX11 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11
Q10 | NX11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Q10 compared to the NX11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and NX11.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Q10 | Samsung NX11 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-09-10 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 8 | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 11.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 183 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $626 |