Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB35F

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was brought out 20 months prior to the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX20 scores vs the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 versus the WB35F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and WB35F is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WB35F.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.