Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX70

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was brought out 3 months later than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX20 grades vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 versus the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WX70 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and WX70.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.