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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Samsung NX20
(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
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 7 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm GFX 100 NX20 
LaunchedMay 2019April 2012More recent by 87 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k614kClearer screen (+1746k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 NX20 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm GFX 100 NX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the NX20.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX20 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and NX20.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will produce extra detail with its extra 82MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
95
manual focus
high megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Samsung NX20
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,320g)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (800 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
67
great battery life (800 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
high megapixels (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,320 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (341g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
92
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (800 per charge)
two card slots
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,320 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than others (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm GFX 100Samsung NX20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Samsung NX20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Available lenses 12 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $10,000 $1,100