Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1000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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX1100
| Q7 | NX1100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax Q7
| NX1100 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1100
| Q7 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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).
Examine the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung 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 |