Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was launched 4 months after the NX mini and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XG-1 matches up versus the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has outside measurements 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 NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 versus the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and NX mini is 66 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and NX mini.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.