Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX300
Galaxy Camera | NX300 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 768k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
NX300 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2013 | More modern by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300
Galaxy Camera | NX300 | |||
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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).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung NX300 | |
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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 |