Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.