Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 21 months earlier than the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.