Samsung Galaxy NX vs Pentax K-3 III

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Pentax K-3 III

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Pentax K-3 III

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 540k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
3 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.69x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
25.7 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-E1

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1250
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Pentax KP

Samsung Galaxy NX

Pentax KP

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Pentax K-3 III

Leica CL

$1847
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Leica CL

Compared to Canon 90D

Samsung Galaxy NX

Canon 90D

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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