Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was launched 8 months earlier than the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX20 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 against the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and WB800F is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX20 will be behind in sensor technology.