Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB2200F

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB2200F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GX-20 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-20 matches up versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 vs the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and WB2200F is 58 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.