Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 7 months after the NX210 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the NX210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and NX210.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.