Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XG-1 was brought out 6 months prior to the NX500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XG-1 matches up against the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung NX500
XG-1 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Pentax XG-1
NX500 | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX500
XG-1 | NX500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | February 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 offers exterior 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XG-1 vs the NX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and NX500 is 66 and 87 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and NX500.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 370 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-060 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $599 | $800 |