Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB700, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was introduced 16 months after the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX20 matches up vs the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 and the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and WB700 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher NX20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.