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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 XG-1 NX mini 

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

 NX mini XG-1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX mini

 XG-1 NX mini 
ReleasedJuly 2014March 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (567g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (567g)
38
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

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