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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2010More recent by 28 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the NX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung NX5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
24
includes face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX5
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $606 $499