Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB700

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was brought out 3 years before the WB700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-20 matches up against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the WB700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WB700 is 58 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and WB700.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.