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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 9 months earlier than the NX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX300

 Galaxy Camera NX300 
Display sizing4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k768kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX300 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300

 Galaxy Camera NX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the NX300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and NX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
provides touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX300
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX300
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-19 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe IV
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $750