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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung WB800F

 NX20 WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX20

 WB800F NX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2012Fresher by 8 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB800F

 NX20 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (341g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (341g)
lack of image stabilization
35
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung NX20Samsung WB800F
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