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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the NX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (283g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
73
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
24
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-02 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in BP1130
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $499