Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB700

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was brought out 2 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX2000 matches up against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has got external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 versus the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and WB700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NX2000 provides an edge in sensor technology.