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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was announced 18 months earlier than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X70 matches up vs the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX100

 X70 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Pentax X70

 NX100 X70 
LaunchedSeptember 2010March 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX100

 X70 NX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X70 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 compared to the NX100.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX100 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and NX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will show extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery (420 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX100
 Pentax X70Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-02 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $386