Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung 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 |