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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 2 years after the NX5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera NX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NX5 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX5

 Galaxy Camera NX5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the NX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and NX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
24
provides face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung NX5
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung NX5
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-19 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $499