Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
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57 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X-5 was launched at a similar time to the NX210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX210
X-5 | NX210 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax X-5
NX210 | X-5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX210
X-5 | NX210 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | August 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 and the NX210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NX210 is 65 and 90 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and NX210.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX210 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $625 |