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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 21 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX11

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX11 
LaunchedAugust 2012December 2010More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX11 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX11

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the NX11.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX11.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung NX11
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
47
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
24
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX11
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-12-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIM 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 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $606 $626