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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 months later than the NX200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX200 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX200 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the NX200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
34
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX200
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
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 1 1
Cost at release $606 $818