Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung Galaxy NX
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy NX
Galaxy Camera | Galaxy NX | |||
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Released | February 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 4.8" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |