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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was announced 4 months after the NX1100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 matches up versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX1100

 Q7 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax Q7

 NX1100 Q7 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1100

 Q7 NX1100 
IntroducedAugust 2013April 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q7 against the NX1100.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NX1100.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
34
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1100
 Pentax Q7Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q7 Samsung NX1100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-08 2013-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 8 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $480 $600