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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 21 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX3000

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX3000 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX3000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedMay 2014August 2012Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX3000

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX3000 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has exterior dimensions 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 NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the NX3000.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX3000.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
34
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.67 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer - Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $606 $897