Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-3 III

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
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APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 III Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$412* vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
36 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
222g vs 820g
Lighter weight

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Samsung NX210

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
4 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
25.7 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-3 III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$412
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-3 III

Samsung NX2000

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$412
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-A1

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$412
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Pentax K-3 III

Samsung NX3300

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Pentax KP

Samsung NX210

Pentax KP

$412
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon 90D

Samsung NX210

Canon 90D

$412
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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