• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.4 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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Differences

Pentax K-x advantages over Samsung NX11

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Higher effective ISO
    811 vs 553 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • More dynamic range
    12.5 vs 10.8 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Faster shutter
    1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX11 advantages over Pentax K-x

  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • 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
  • More pixels
    14.6 vs 12.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
  • 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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • 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 Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-x
Sony DSLR-A380
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out
Samsung NX11
Sony DSLR-A380
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K-x
Pentax K-7
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Top deck display
Samsung NX11
Pentax K-7
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x
Pentax K-r
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • External Mic Jack
Samsung NX11
Pentax K-r
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-x
Sony NEX-6
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung NX11
Sony NEX-6
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-x
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
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