Pentax K-30 vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-30 vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was announced 5 months prior to the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-30 matches up vs the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-30 vs Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-30 compared to the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and NX1100 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.