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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Samsung NX11
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX10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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX11

 XG-1 NX11 
LaunchedJuly 2014December 2010More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax XG-1

 NX11 XG-1 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX11

 XG-1 NX11 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (567 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (400 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (567 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (567g)
24
includes face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax XG-1Samsung NX11
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