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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 7 months later than the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX200 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NX200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the NX200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX200.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Samsung NX200 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
34
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung NX200
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung NX200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $818