Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 24 months before the NX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.