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Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K100D S versus Samsung NX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K100D S was revealed 7 years earlier than the NX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K100D S scores vs the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Samsung NX300

 K100D S NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Pentax K100D S

 NX300 K100D S 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2007More modern by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution768k210kClearer display (+558k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Samsung NX300

 K100D S NX300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K100D S versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K100D S against the NX300.

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and NX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (6MP)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Pentax K100D S vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Samsung NX300
 Pentax K100D SuperSamsung NX300
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K100D Super Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-06-28 2013-11-24
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 247
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $520 $750