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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
Pentax MX-1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The MX-1 was unveiled 7 months later than the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the MX-1 scores vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung EX2F

 MX-1 EX2F 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2012More recent by 7 months
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax MX-1

 EX2F MX-1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung EX2F

 MX-1 EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 and the EX2F.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and EX2F is 84 and 90 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent MX-1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (290 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
61
great battery power (290 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax MX-1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax MX-1 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 391 grams (0.86 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 208 209
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-Li-106 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $478