Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was manufactured 3 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 grades versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX11
XG-1 | NX11 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | December 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax XG-1
NX11 | XG-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX11
XG-1 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the NX11.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NX11 is 66 and 80 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and NX11.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax XG-1 will show extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $626 |