Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 5 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.