Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20
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37 Features
26 Overall
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83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 3 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm JZ100 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm JZ100
NX20 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung NX20
Fujifilm JZ100 | NX20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar age |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and NX20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $190 | $1,100 |