Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB700

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was announced 3 years after the WB700 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX mini scores against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini versus the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WB700.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail with its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.