- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-x
K-x vs K-r |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-r | NX1100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $849.95 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $449.95 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2013-04-11 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
14.1 oz
(400 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (125 x 97 x 68 mm) |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (114 x 63 x 38 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 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: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | 73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 23.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | 12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 750 | 852 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.6 | 8.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25)
640x480 (25) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | Samsung NX |
Lens: | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 30 - 77mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 20 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot | 15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 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): | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority | Scene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, 3D Photo; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative, Selective Color (4 Color Modes); Magic Frame: Old Album, Old Film, Wave, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Wall Art, Holiday, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 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 / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | .SRW 12-bit RAW |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB |
Connections (extended): | IrSimple infrared data transfer | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.31 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.31 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.6 | 8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | 11 |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.098 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.097 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s Live View: Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s Prefocused: 0.335s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI109 | Proprietary BP1030 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109 | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP1030 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW110 | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, intelli-Studio, Samsung RAW Converter 4, PC Auto Backup, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red. | Bundled with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, 20-50mm kit lens and SEF8A flash. Available in black or white. |