Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was announced 4 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX20 matches up versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX20 versus the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WB850F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.