Detailed comparison and review of Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS and Pentax K-3 II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens | Body only |
Height | 6.36 cm | 10.25 cm |
Width | 11.95 cm | 13.15 cm |
Depth | 4.25 cm | 7.75 cm |
Weight | 287 g | 700 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Black |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3.1x | - |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Sensor Resolution | 28.2 Megapixel | 24.35 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 30,700,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 28,200,000 pixels | 24,350,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 24 fps | - |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Accelerometer, magnetometer, digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Image Processor | DRIMeVs | - |
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LENS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function | - |
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Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 24 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 82.6 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | - |
Filter Size | 43 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Pentax K |
Features | ED glass, i-Function | - |
FOCUSING | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 209 | 27 |
Face Detection | - | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.95x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -2.5 to +1.5 |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | - | Yes |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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ISO (Max) | 51200 | 51200 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-51200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace | - |
Special Effects | Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 2, 3 or 5 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | - | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Type | 3" AMOLED display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 1,036,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
Display Features | - | Colour control, contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, HEVC | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO | JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
MEMORY | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | RAW 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 3648 JPEG 4560 x 3040 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3328 x 1872 JPEG 2112 x 1408 JPEG 2048 x 1152 JPEG 4320 x 4320 JPEG 3088 x 3088 JPEG 2160 x 2160 JPEG 1408 x 1408 |
RAW 6016 x 4000 JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
Video Capture | HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 720 shots Playback - 6.2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 3.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro | - |
Print Standard | - | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control |
FEATURES | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 4.5 frames per second, 8.3 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) | Audio recording, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, interval shooting mode, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready, anti-aliasing filter simulator, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, colour fringe correction |
OTHERS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS | Pentax K-3 II |
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Included Accessories | - | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, eyecup, shoe cap, sync terminal cover |
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Software | Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |