FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung NX20

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Samsung NX20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Z800EXR was brought out 21 months before the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z800EXR scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and NX20.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.