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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX30

 Q7 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Pentax Q7

 NX30 Q7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX30

 Q7 NX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery power (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
supports focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 shots)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
Samsung NX30 Vlogging features
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX30
 Pentax Q7Samsung NX30
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