Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 18 months before the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX mini
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX mini | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
NX mini | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 0k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX mini
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX mini | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outside dimensions 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 NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the NX mini.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX mini.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | - | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
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 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 196g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 650 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $530 |