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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX20

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX20 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NX20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX20

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2012April 2012Same 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Samsung NX20
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX20
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung NX20
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