Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q7 was manufactured 4 months before the NX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 scores against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX30
Q7 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Pentax Q7
NX30 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX30
Q7 | NX30 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the NX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and NX30.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-08-08 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 8 | 32 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | - |
Flash settings | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $480 | $699 |