Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was brought out 6 years before the WB800F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-20 matches up against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior 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 WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and WB800F is 58 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB800F will offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.