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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX300M
(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 January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 2 months after the NX300M and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy Camera NX300M 
Display size4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k768kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX300M Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy Camera NX300M 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outside measurements 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the NX300M.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
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 NX300M
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
37
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX300M
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-19 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $699