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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 15 months earlier than the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung NX300

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX300 
Screen size4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NX300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2012Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution768k0kClearer screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX300

 Galaxy Camera 4G NX300 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the NX300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
47
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
36
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
33
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe IV
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
Highest Possible resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 247
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 display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $750