Pentax K100D vs Samsung NX mini

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      BrandPentaxSamsung
      ModelK100DNX mini
      Successor ModelPentax K100D Super
      MSRP$449 / €399 (with 9mm lens), $549 / €499 (with 9-27mm lens, external flash)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20085472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 10245472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 2640 x 2640, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, ManualContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points1121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 K100D Samsung NX mini
      Lens MountPentax KAFSamsung NX-M
      Crop Factor1.5x2.7x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution210k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction      		Smart Flash
      auto
      auto + redeye reduction
      fill-in
      fill-in + redeye reduction
      1st curtain
      2nd curtain
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames ±3 EV
      Exposure Lock
      Video Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired (optional) wired
      Environmental Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Dimensions129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")110 x 62 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 5.276 x 2.677"
      Package Weight3 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Battery Pack4 x AAB740
      Battery Life650 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K100D Samsung NX mini
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2-30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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