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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung NX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX100

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions4.8"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 resolution614k0kClearer screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX100

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX100 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
31
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung 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