Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was launched 22 months earlier than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX20 scores vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 against the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.