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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB700

 NX20 WB700 
LaunchedApril 2012December 2010More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung NX20

 WB700 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB700

 NX20 WB700 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution614k614kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung NX20Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX20 Samsung WB700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-20 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,100 $300