Pentax K-7 vs Samsung NX11

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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung NX11

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX11 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Samsung NX11

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
921k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX11 advantages over Pentax K-7

Less expensive
$649 vs $1300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
39 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
353g vs 758g
Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Samsung NX11

Sony DSLR-A380

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Samsung NX11

Canon T2i

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Samsung NX11

Sony A55

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-7

Sony NEX-6

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11

Sony NEX-6

$649
APS-C

Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-A1

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-A1

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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