Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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40 Features
37 Overall
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![Pentax XG-1 front Pentax XG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-XG-1/Pentax-XG-1-front.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The XG-1 was brought out 23 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
XG-1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax XG-1
Galaxy Camera 3G | XG-1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
XG-1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 66 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LB-060 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $606 |