Samsung NX11 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-500 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Samsung NX11
Pentax K-500

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General
Model Number:	NX11	K-500
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$649.00	$599.95
Street Price:		$596.95
Date Available:	2011-02-28	2013-07-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.5 oz (353 g)	30.1 oz (852 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.8 x 3.4 x 1.6 in. (123 x 87 x 40 mm)	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	16.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	63	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.7	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	13.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	553	1,087
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3056 x 3056 (9.3 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1)	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (SRW)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	6.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30 ) 32 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound)	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		No
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function	smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces	Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.57x	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.86x	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	614,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		51200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step)	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Lens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports)	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3
Self Timer:	2 - 30 sec. (1 sec. step) seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF	P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (SRW)	12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound)	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Option Wired (SR9NX01)	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC Power Input Connector, Wired Remote	Wired remote port

Performance Timing
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		6.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Play -> Record Time:
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		710 shots (Lithium AA)
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP1310	4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable	4 x AA Lithium disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Intelli-Studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4, Adobe Reader	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black.