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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was released 20 months before the WB350F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX20 matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB350F

 NX20 WB350F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung NX20

 WB350F NX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2012Newer by 20 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB350F

 NX20 WB350F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 and the WB350F.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and WB350F is 83 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and WB350F.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (341g)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
lighter than average (276g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
78
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (341g)
lack of image stabilization
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung NX20Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX20 Samsung WB350F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
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