Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax Q7

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Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax Q7

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

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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Succeeded by the Pentax Q-S1
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Differences

Samsung NX2000 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)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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

340 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1152k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Pentax Q7 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Less expensive
$500 vs $650 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

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

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Pentax Q7

Samsung NX210

$380
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$407
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Nikon S2

Samsung NX2000

Nikon S2

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs 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

Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Samsung NX2000

Pentax Q-S1

$680
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs 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

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Pentax Q7

Samsung NX3300

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Pentax Q7

Canon EOS M10

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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