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Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-x versus Samsung NX200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-x was revealed 3 years prior to the NX200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-x grades vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Samsung NX200

 K-x NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax K-x

 NX200 K-x 
ReleasedFebruary 2012December 2009Newer by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Samsung NX200

 K-x NX200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-x against the NX200.

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and NX200 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and NX200.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX200 to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-x
Street photography with Samsung NX200
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x Travel photography details
Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
54
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging info
Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Pentax K-x vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Samsung NX200
 Pentax K-xSamsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-x Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-12-23 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 16.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 69
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 811 618
Other
Battery life 1900 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $818