Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
41
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
54
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 24 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX100
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | August 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
NX100 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 0k | Clearer screen (+614k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX100
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the NX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung NX100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung NX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | DRIMe 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | - | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $606 | $386 |