Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 7 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 matches up vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WB50F is 58 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and WB50F.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB50F will show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.