Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X-5 was revealed 15 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the X-5 scores versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX300
X-5 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Pentax X-5
NX300 | X-5 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX300
X-5 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 and the NX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NX300.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $230 | $750 |