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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NX mini and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 matches up versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX mini

 Q7 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax Q7

 NX mini Q7 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX mini

 Q7 NX mini 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q7 against the NX mini.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail using its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Q7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than average (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
76
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than average (196 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
38
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than average (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX mini
 Pentax Q7Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q7 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 8 2
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) -
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 B740
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $530