Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX mini

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.