Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-S2

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Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-S2

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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 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S2 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-S2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-S2.
Compare Pentax K-S2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-S2 conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Pentax K-S2

Thinner
36 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Samsung NX210

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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

410 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 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

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Samsung NX210.
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Very compact for a weather-sealed DSLR; Good ergonomics and great viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent performance for its class; Articulated screen is great for difficult compositions; Offers features not found in other Pentax DSLRs
18-50mm kit lens is fiddly and prone to jamming when retracted; Wi-Fi is slow and unintuitive; Slow startup; Limited movie mode; Poor battery life for a DSLR; Priced too close to its enthusiast-grade sibling
Read our Pentax K-S2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-S2

Samsung NX2000

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Pentax K-500

Samsung NX210

Pentax K-500

$407
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X-A1

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Samsung NX210

Pentax K-S1

$407
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Pentax K-S2

Samsung NX3300

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung NX3300

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