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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 16 months earlier than the NX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX30 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k0kClearer display (+1036k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the NX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung NX30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX30
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-29 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMeIV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
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 display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 375 grams (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $606 $699