Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX1 | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
NX1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1036k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | - | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 lbs) | 550g (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $550 | $1,500 |