Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 13 months later than the NX300M making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.