Pentax 645D vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax 645D vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 645D was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 645D grades versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax 645D comes with outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 645D against the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and Galaxy NX is 50 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 645D and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645D will produce extra detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 645D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.