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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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The 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 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2013Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax XG-1

 Galaxy NX XG-1 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Pentax XG-1Samsung 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