Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX100

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 3 years after the NX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.