Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
Photography Glossary

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 month

The 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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX mini 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NX mini Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX mini 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Samsung NX mini Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than others in class (196g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
38
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung NX mini
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