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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX1000

 Galaxy Camera NX1000 
RevealedFebruary 2013April 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX1000 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1000

 Galaxy Camera NX1000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
34
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX1000
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-19 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $388