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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was announced 12 months after the NX200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera NX200 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX200 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX200

 Galaxy Camera NX200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have 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") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the NX200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and NX200.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX200
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX200
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX200
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximal 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 size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $818