Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX1100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.