Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NX20 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was launched 10 months earlier than the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 grades against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 against the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and WX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.