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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung NX300M
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX300M 
Display sizing4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX300M Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution768k0kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX300M 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
33
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX300M
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