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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 19 months later than the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z35 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm Z35 GX-20 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2008Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 GX-20 Fujifilm Z35 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm Z35 GX-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the GX-20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z35 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z35 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung GX-20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-22 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $850