Pentax K-r vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      BrandPentaxSamsung
      ModelK-rGalaxy NX
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel21.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      ProcessorPRIME IIDRIMe IV
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11525472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Samsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDHD TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"4.8"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.45x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      DxO Low Light ISO755
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score72
      Video Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Dimensions125 x 97 x 68 mm (4.92 x 3.82 x 2.68")137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7 x 4.25"
      Package Weight2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Battery PackD-LI109
      4 x AA
      Battery Life470 shots440 shots
      Internal Storage16 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-r Samsung Galaxy NX
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 sec to 30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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