Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 21 months after the NX1000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.