Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 15 months later than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NX1000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.