Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon G1X Mark III

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
2765k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
23 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X-E1

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1534
APS-C

Higher max flash sync

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X-E2S

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X70

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$699
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica CL

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica CL

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