Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.