Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 15 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.