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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was revealed at a similar time to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX2000 grades against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung WB50F

 NX2000 WB50F 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX2000

 WB50F NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB50F

 NX2000 WB50F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 offers external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the WB50F.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
61
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
72
lighter than competition (228g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX2000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung WB50F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-30 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $180