Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10 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
- Launched August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Below, we are comparing the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q7 was introduced 3 years after the NX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q7 grades vs the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX10
| Q7 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Pentax Q7
| NX10 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX10
| Q7 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Q7 and the NX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and NX10.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-08-08 | 2010-04-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 400 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $480 | $626 |