Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX11

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 21 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX11.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.