Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 19 months before the NX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and NX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.