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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 9 months earlier than the Galaxy NX and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Galaxy Camera 3G Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Galaxy NX Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Galaxy Camera 3G Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing4.8"4.8"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the Galaxy NX.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
good battery (440 shots)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-29 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 495 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $606 $1,300