Side by side comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS and Pentax KP. 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 NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | NX 18-55mm OIS lens | Body only |
Height | 9.55 cm | 10.1 cm |
Width | 12.7 cm | 13.15 cm |
Depth | 4.17 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 375 g | 642 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 642 g Camera with battery and memory card: 703 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 24.32 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 24,960,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 24,320,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Image Processor | DRIMeIV | PRIME IV |
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LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27.7 - 84.7mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 75.9 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
Filter Size | 58 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Pentax KAF2 |
FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 27 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.95x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -2.5 to +1.5 |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | - | Yes |
Features | Tilting, auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 819200 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-819200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 100-819200 |
Exposure Metering | - | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Depth of field bracketing, motion bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, jump shot, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face | - |
Special Effects | - | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, Flat, 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, Colour replace |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/24000 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 | - | 2, 3 or 5 steps |
X-sync Speed | - | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Face retouch | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Type | 3" AMOLED display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display saturation control |
FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 11 | 6 |
Flash Modes | - | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, P-TTL, slow sync |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | Flash +/- compensation | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | MJPEG, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 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 MPO 2688 x 1512 - 3D mode MPO 1920 x 1080 - 3D mode |
JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 RAW 6016 x 4000 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 H.264 - 1920 x 810 H.264 - 1280 x 720 H.264 - 640 x 480 H.264 - 320 x 240 |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1410 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li109 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Samsung BP1410 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1410 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li109 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 360 shots Playback - 3 hours |
Photo shooting - 390 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 420 shots (flash off) Playback - 4.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro | Remote control via mobile devices, Wireless Image Transfer |
Print Standard | - | Exif Print support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 0.8 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, face detection, built-in help guide, Smart AUTO, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi) | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, mirror lock, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, horizon correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Dynamic Range Compensation, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, high ISO speed noise reduction, primary colour filter, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready, anti-aliasing filter simulator, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, multiple exposure capture |
OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Pentax KP |
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Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |