Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was launched 3 months earlier than the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Q7 grades against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 against the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and NX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.