Pentax K-x versus Samsung SL720 comparison chart
Edit this comparison chartPentax K-xSamsung SL720
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Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 12.2 Megapixel
Sensor size 23.6x15.8mm 1/2.33-inch
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Digital zoom No Yes
Built-in flash Yes Yes
Video out Yes Yes
Video recording Yes Yes
USB port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Firewire port No No
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
Self-timer Yes Yes
Bluetooth No No
Weight 515 g 149 g
Dimensions 122.5x91.5x67 mm 96x60x24 mm
Storage SDHC, Secure Digital SDHC, Secure Digital
Battery 4x AA Li-Ion
Minimum shutter speed Bulb+30 sec 16 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 sec 1/2000 sec
Maximum resolution 4288x2428 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
Minimum resolution 1728x1152 pixels 1024x768 pixels
Optical zoom No Yes
Auto focus Yes Yes
Manual focus Yes No
Flash modes anti red-eye, auto, fill in, off, slow flash anti red-eye, auto, fill in, off, slow flash
Aperture priority Yes No
Shutter priority Yes No
External flash Yes No
Exposure compensation -3EV - +3EV with 1/2 or 1/3EV steps -2EV - +2EV with 1/3EV steps
Video sound Yes Yes
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 pixels 1280x720 pixels
Minimum video resolution 320x240 pixels 320x240 pixels
Frames per second (fps) 24 30
Voice recording Yes Yes
Optical viewfinder Yes Yes
Electronic viewfinder No No
LCD size 2.7-inch 3-inch
LCD monitor Yes Yes
Metering modes Center weighted, Multi-segment, Spot Center weighted, Multi Spot, Spot
ISO ratings (light sensitivity) auto, 100 - 12800 auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

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