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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 3 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX11

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX11 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX11 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX11

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX11 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the NX11.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Samsung NX11
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
24
offers face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX11
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-02 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 11.00 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $626