Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX210

Lets look closer at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was revealed 24 months later than the NX210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XG-1 grades vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 features outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 and the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and NX210 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger XG-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.