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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
Samsung NX210
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX210

 X-5 NX210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax X-5

 NX210 X-5 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX210

 X-5 NX210 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NX210 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Samsung NX210 Street photography info
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (595g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
53
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
26
quite wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (595g)
34
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX210
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX210
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