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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was introduced 7 years before the WB35F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-20 grades versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung WB35F

 GX-20 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung GX-20

 WB35F GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2008Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB35F

 GX-20 WB35F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 versus the WB35F.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and WB35F is 58 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and WB35F.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB35F will result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
9
no video recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung GX-20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung WB35F
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-01-24 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $130