• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 95.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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Differences

Pentax E80 advantages over Samsung NX100

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 420 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Samsung NX100 advantages over Pentax E80

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.16 vs 1.68 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    14.6 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.9 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E60

Pentax E80
Pentax E60
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Pentax E80 vs Pentax E60

Samsung NX100
Pentax E60
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Pentax E60

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Pentax E80
Fujifilm A170
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax E80 vs Fujifilm A170

Samsung NX100
Fujifilm A170
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Fujifilm A170

Compared to Pentax E90

Pentax E80
Pentax E90
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Pentax E80 vs Pentax E90

Samsung NX100
Pentax E90
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Pentax E80
Sony NEX-5
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax E80 vs Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100
Sony NEX-5
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Pentax E80
Sony NEX-5N
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax E80 vs Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100
Sony NEX-5N
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

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