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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 24 months earlier than the NX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX1

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX1 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k0kSharper screen (+1036k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the NX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung NX1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $606 $1,500