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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Q10 was introduced 7 months prior to the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q10 matches up versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung NX1100

 Q10 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax Q10

 NX1100 Q10 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2012Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX1100

 Q10 NX1100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Q10 versus the NX1100.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q10 and NX1100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX1100
 Pentax Q10Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q10 Samsung NX1100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-10 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 8 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.5
DXO Low light rating 183 852
Other
Battery life 270 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $600