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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 years after the NX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX10 
RevealedAugust 2012April 2010More modern by 30 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NX10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the NX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
24
supports face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung NX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $626