Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX80

The following is a extended review of the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was introduced 8 months earlier than the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX20 matches up vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has got exterior 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX20 against the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.