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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 4 months prior to the Galaxy NX which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Galaxy Camera Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Galaxy NX Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Galaxy Camera Galaxy NX 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions4.8"4.8"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the Galaxy NX.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery power (440 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
34
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung Galaxy NX
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 4.8"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $1,300