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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 23 months after the NX200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k614kSharper display (+423k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX200 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the NX200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $818