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Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Samsung NX3300
NX3000 vs NX3300
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Model Number: |
K-x |
NX3000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$649.95 |
$529.00 |
Street Price: |
$701.76 |
$949.95 |
Date Available: |
2009-10-15 |
2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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13.6 oz
(385 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
92 x
69 mm)
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4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in.
(117 x
66 x
39 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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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 |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
811 |
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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, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.3 |
5.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
320x240 (30p/25p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
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: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Samsung NX |
Lens: |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.13x |
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: |
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24 cm to Infinity
9.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
43.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Contrast Detection: 1point (Free selection), Multi: Normal 21 points, Closeup 35 points; Face Detection: Max.10 faces; Object Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
|
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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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: |
Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, 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]), Sensitivity Priority |
Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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): |
11.3 m /
37.1 ft.
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8.0 m /
26.2 ft.
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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
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
.SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
AC adapter available |
HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
0.69 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
1.31 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
5 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.3 |
5.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.107 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
0.43 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.098 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.302s |
Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.3 seconds |
4.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary BP740 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
CD-ROM |
iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5, Samsung DNG Converter |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced. |
Flip-up LCD, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC (Smart Camera 3.0): AutoShare, Remote Viewfinder Pro (Full manual Control), Mobile Link (Group Share up to 4 people), Photo Beam (Play back), Auto Backup, Samsung Link(TV Link, Home Monitor. Bundled with SEF8A external flash, Adobe Lightroom 5. Available in black, brown or white. |