Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was released 2 months earlier than the NX1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XG-1 grades vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX1
| XG-1 | NX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Pentax XG-1
| NX1 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX1
| XG-1 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | September 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has exterior 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 NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the NX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and NX1 is 66 and 66 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and NX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2014-09-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 209 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 550g (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 500 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | BP1900 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $599 | $1,500 |
