Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Samsung Galaxy NX side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy NX has external dimensions of 137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02″) and weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung Galaxy NX. Canon G1 X III is 22mm narrower and 23mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy NX but it is also 25mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Samsung Galaxy NX doesn't. Once you put a lens on Galaxy NX, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung Galaxy NX Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Samsung Galaxy NX.
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung Galaxy NX Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Samsung Galaxy NX.
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung Galaxy NX Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (96g ) than the Samsung Galaxy NX which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on Galaxy NX, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the Galaxy NX which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy NX's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon G1 X III's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy NX has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
