Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Q7 was manufactured 20 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Q7 scores vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung DV300F
Q7 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax Q7
DV300F | Q7 |
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Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV300F
Q7 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers outer 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 DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q7 compared to the DV300F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and DV300F.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-08 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $480 | $200 |