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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was launched 4 years prior to the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X70 grades vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX210

 X70 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax X70

 NX210 X70 
RevealedAugust 2012March 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX210

 X70 NX210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X70 vs the NX210.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and NX210 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and NX210.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX210
 Pentax X70Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung NX210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-02 2012-08-14
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max 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
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $625