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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX1000

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX1000 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX1000 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1000

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
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amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-02 2012-04-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 400 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $388