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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched July 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was launched 8 months after the NX2000 so they are 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XG-1 grades versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX2000

 XG-1 NX2000 
ReleasedJuly 2014November 2013Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Pentax XG-1

 NX2000 XG-1 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX2000

 XG-1 NX2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 and the NX2000.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NX2000 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer XG-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (567g)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX2000
 Pentax XG-1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung NX2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-07-15 2013-11-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 21
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 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $599