Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
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On this page, we are matching up the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe XG-1 was launched 13 months later than the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 grades vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| XG-1 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax XG-1
| Galaxy NX | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| XG-1 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 versus the Galaxy NX.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and Galaxy NX is 66 and 82 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and Galaxy NX.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2013-06-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 495g (1.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 240 images | 440 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $599 | $1,300 |