Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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93 Imaging
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68 Overall
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-01 was brought out 21 months prior to the NX mini making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-01 scores vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX mini
K-01 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax K-01
NX mini | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX mini
K-01 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-01 compared to the NX mini.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NX mini.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-01 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail having its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older K-01 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-05-30 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX-M |
Number of lenses | 151 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 grams (1.24 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 650 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $899 | $530 |