Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX210

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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.