Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XG-1 was brought out 7 months later than the NX30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX30
XG-1 | NX30 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Pentax XG-1
NX30 | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX30
XG-1 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 and the NX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NX30 is 66 and 75 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and NX30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $699 |