Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX50

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was announced 3 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX20 scores versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and WX50 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.