Pentax K-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Pentax K-30 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

• Lens selection
  Excellent vs Limited
  Better lens selection gives you more options
• Less expensive
  $1199 vs $1400 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Fast startup
  ~1.10 vs 2.7 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-30 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark
  1,129 vs 910 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More telephoto lens reach
  203 mm vs 84 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• Less shutter lag
  0.16 vs 0.33 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  45 vs 15 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)