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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was revealed 12 months later than the NX210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q7 grades against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX210

 Q7 NX210 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax Q7

 NX210 Q7 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX210

 Q7 NX210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 vs the NX210.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Q7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX210
 Pentax Q7Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-08-08 2012-08-14
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Samsung NX
Available lenses 8 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $480 $625