Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX mini
XG-1 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Pentax XG-1
NX mini | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX mini
XG-1 | NX mini | |||
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Released | July 2014 | March 2014 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-07-15 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (all 30 fps) |
Max 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) | 196 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 650 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-060 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $530 |