Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Revealed 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
- Released December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X70 was revealed 22 months earlier than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 scores against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX11
X70 | NX11 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax X70
NX11 | X70 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX11
X70 | NX11 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions 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 NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the NX11.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX11 is 71 and 80 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and NX11.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $626 |