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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 3 years prior to the NX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung NX500

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX500 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NX500 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2012Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k0kCrisper screen (+1036k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX500

 Galaxy Camera 3G NX500 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides 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) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the NX500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NX500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will give you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
focusing manually
MP count great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count great (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
47
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
36
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
34
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung NX500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung NX500
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung NX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $606 $800