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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX210

 Galaxy Camera NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX210 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX210

 Galaxy Camera NX210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX210
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX210
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $625