Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX1100

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.