Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX30
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX30 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
NX30 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 0k | Clearer display (+1036k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX30
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX30 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |