Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 months before the NX3000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.