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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Released March 2009
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was revealed 5 years earlier than the NX1100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X70 grades vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX1100

 X70 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Pentax X70

 NX1100 X70 
ReleasedApril 2013March 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX1100

 X70 NX1100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the NX1100.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NX1100 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX1100
 Pentax X70Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung NX1100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-02 2013-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $600