Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2000
- Later Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 12 years before the NX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
| NX20 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 | August 2000 | Newer by 142 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 200k | Sharper screen (+414k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm S1 Pro | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
| Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers outer measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while 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).
Check the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX20 is 56 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and NX20.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX20 to offer extra detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2000-08-08 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 320 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 309 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 200 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 820 grams (1.81 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $2,000 | $1,100 |