Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X70 was manufactured 6 years before the NX3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X70 matches up against the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX3000
X70 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax X70
NX3000 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | March 2009 | Newer by 63 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX3000
X70 | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 against the NX3000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX3000 is 71 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and NX3000.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $897 |