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Comparison of Pentax K-r and Samsung NX1000 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX1000 ×
Pentax K-r ×
General
ModelSamsung NX1000Pentax K-r
BrandSamsungPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberNX1000K-r
Camera formatCompact System CameraSLR
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114125
Width (mm)3868
Height (mm)6397
Weight (g)400852
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax K-x
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.312.4
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.335.53
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7272
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.822.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)840750
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)8.25.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (H.264) with AAC audioAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
LensSamsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NXsmc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 77.0027.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)20.00 - 50.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2825
Filter thread (mm)4052
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 facesSAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/6000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, BacklightPicture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w redeye
  • slow sync w trailing curtain
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)812
Flash range descriptionBundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • irsimple infrared data transfer
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.470.31
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.310.31
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)417
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.25.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1030
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.830.15
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.1
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.666sOVF:Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118sLive View:Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049sPhased-Detect AF: 1.197sPrefocused: 0.335s
Startup time (s)1.70.3
Play -> record time (s)1.10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-470
Battery form factorProprietary BP1030Proprietary D-LI109
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 aas with d-bh109
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP1030 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio 3.0
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter 4
  • software cd-rom s-sw110
Os compatibility
  • mac os (except intelli-studio)
  • windows
  • macos-x 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Link Hot Key, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n support, Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, CloudSensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD



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