Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20
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39 Features
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Newer Model is Samsung NX30
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 5 months after the NX20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX20
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
NX20 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 0k | Crisper display (+614k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX20
Galaxy Camera 4G | NX20 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | April 2012 | Same age |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the NX20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lb) | 341 gr (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $550 | $1,100 |