Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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.

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

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.