Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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88 Imaging
55 Features
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q7 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q7 scores vs the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX100
| Q7 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Pentax Q7
| NX100 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX100
| Q7 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Q7 vs the NX100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NX100.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-08-08 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| 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 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 8 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 420 photos |
| 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 |
| Price at launch | $480 | $386 |
