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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 10 months before the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX30

 Galaxy Camera NX30 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX30 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k922kCrisper screen (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX30

 Galaxy Camera NX30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the NX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and NX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX30 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Samsung NX30
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX30
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX30
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX30
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-19 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMeIV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 247
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $699