Side by side comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II and Pentax K-3. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - SLR with movie recording |
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Lens Included | NX 20-50mm II lens | Body only |
Height | 6.25 cm | 10 cm |
Width | 11.4 cm | 13.15 cm |
Depth | 3.75 cm | 7.75 cm |
Weight | 222 g | 715 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | White | Black | Black |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
Optical Zoom | 2.5x | - |
Bundled with | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet | - |
SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 23.35 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 23,350,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Dust alert sensor, digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Image Processor | - | PRIME III |
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LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 2.5x zoom - 20 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 30.8 - 77mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 70.2 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | - |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Pentax K |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, i-Function | - |
FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 27 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF | - |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.95x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -2.5 to +1.5 |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | - | Yes |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 51200 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-51200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-12800 | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, close-up, backlight, beach/snow, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, dawn, beauty shot | - |
Special Effects | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, Frames, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, DeFog, Halftone Dots, Selective Colour, Old Film | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 2, 3 or 5 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Face retouch | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control | Colour control |
FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 13 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
External Flash Name | Samsung SEF-8A | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Image Storage | JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 RAW 5472 x 3648 |
RAW 6016 x 4000 JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1030 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Samsung BP1030 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1030 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Run Time (Up To) | 160 min | - |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots | Photo shooting - 560 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 720 shots (flash off) Playback - 6.2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB 3.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote live view | - |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control Microphone |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Self-Timer Delay | Yes | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second | 8.3 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, saturation control, Scene Detection Technology, GPS ready, brightness control, in-camera film editing, Multi Motion Capture, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Correction, Wi-Fi Direct | Audio recording, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, GPS ready, interval shooting mode, mirror lock, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Dynamic Range Compensation, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Interval Movie Record, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready |
OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX1100 + NX 20-50mm II | Pentax K-3 |
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Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, battery grip terminal cover, sync terminal cover |
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Software | Samsung Intelli Studio, Samsung PC Auto Backup, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |