Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was brought out 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the XG-1 scores vs the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 against the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NX1000 is 66 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.