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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 13 months before the NX mini which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera NX mini 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX mini Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX mini

 Galaxy Camera NX mini 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the NX mini.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than others (196 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
38
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than others (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX mini
Also called Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-19 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer - Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $530