Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X70 was launched 13 months earlier than the NX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X70 scores against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX10
X70 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Pentax X70
NX10 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX10
X70 | NX10 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the NX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NX10 is 71 and 80 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and NX10.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X70 | Samsung NX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-03-02 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $626 |