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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 months before the NX mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX mini 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX mini Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the NX mini.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX mini.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide extra detail with its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (283g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery (650 per charge)
lighter than average in class (196g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
38
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX mini
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-02 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 650 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in B740
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $530