Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was launched 8 months later than the NX300 so 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 NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has got external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XG-1 versus the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NX300 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and NX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.