Samsung NX200 vs Samsung WB700

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was released 15 months later than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX200 scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 versus the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX200 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher NX200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.