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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 2 years after the NX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX100

 Galaxy Camera NX100 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 30 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX100 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX100

 Galaxy Camera NX100 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the NX100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and NX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery (420 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
31
built in image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX100
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX100
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2010-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $386