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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 9 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX1100 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2013Newer by 9 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX1100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX1100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the NX1100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
52
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX1100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-02 2013-04-11
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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 400 photos 320 photos
Battery format 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 One One
Cost at release $400 $600