Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX3000

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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX3000

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax Q7 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung NX3000 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Pentax Q-S1
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Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Differences

Pentax Q7 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Pentax Q7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

370 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax Q7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax Q7 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Pentax Q7

Fujifilm X-M1

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Pentax Q7

Samsung NX Mini

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$600
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX Mini

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX Mini

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon S2

Pentax Q7

Nikon S2

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Nikon S2

Samsung NX3000

Nikon S2

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Pentax Q7

Pentax Q-S1

$380
1/1.7 inch

$350
1/1.7 inch

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Pentax Q-S1

Samsung NX3000

Pentax Q-S1

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Pentax Q-S1

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Pentax Q7

Canon EOS M3

$380
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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