Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 11 months later than the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the NX1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and NX1000.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera will have a benefit in sensor tech.