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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 11 months later than the NX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX20

 Galaxy Camera NX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX20 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX20

 Galaxy Camera NX20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers exterior 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 NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the NX20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and NX20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
78
selfie friendly display
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX20
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX20
Also called Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-19 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.66 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $1,100