Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 4 months before the NX300M so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX300M
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX300M | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
NX300M | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 768k | 0k | Clearer display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX300M
Galaxy Camera 3G | NX300M | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the NX300M.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX300M.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung NX300M |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | DRIMe IV |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | - | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 330 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $606 | $699 |