Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB800F
NX20 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX20
WB800F | NX20 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB800F
NX20 | WB800F | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Samsung WB800F |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,100 | $300 |