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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q10 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Q10 was unveiled 7 months later than the NX200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q10 scores vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung NX200

 Q10 NX200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax Q10

 NX200 Q10 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX200

 Q10 NX200 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 comes with outer 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) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Pentax Q10 versus Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q10 compared to the NX200.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Q10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax Q10Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q10 Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-10 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 69
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.6
DXO Low light rating 183 618
Other
Battery life 270 images 330 images
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $818