Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX20

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 21 months later than the NX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the NX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and NX20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and NX20.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage in sensor technology.