Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X70 grades versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX300 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and NX300.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.