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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 months before the NX1100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX1100 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX1100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2012More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX1100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the NX1100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX1100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
34
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX1100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $606 $600