Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.