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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Samsung NX210, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was launched 2 years after the NX210 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-3 II matches up versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Samsung NX210

 K-3 II NX210 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2012More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper display (+423k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax K-3 II

 NX210 K-3 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Samsung NX210

 K-3 II NX210 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 II versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-3 II vs the NX210.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and NX210 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and NX210.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (720 shots)
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
56
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (720 per charge)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Pentax K-3 II vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 II and Samsung NX210
 Pentax K-3 IISamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-3 II Samsung NX210
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-23 2012-08-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Prime III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 27 15
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.3 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 1106 719
Other
Battery life 720 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 BC1030
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $829 $625