Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was brought out 8 months before the WB30F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 matches up versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX20 versus the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and WB30F is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.