Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX100

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 24 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.