Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX1000
Galaxy Camera | NX1000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
NX1000 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX1000
Galaxy Camera | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung NX1000 | |
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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 |