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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
Samsung NX20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm JZ100 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 NX20 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm JZ100 NX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung NX20
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