Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB150F

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was brought out 5 years prior to the WB150F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-20 matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 and the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and WB150F is 58 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.