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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung GX-20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 13 years after the GX-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2008Newer by 159 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 GX-20 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GX-20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the GX-20.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 87 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
97
has manual focus
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
great MP (102MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (900g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung GX-20
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSamsung GX-20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Samsung GX-20
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2021-01-27 2008-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 13 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 life 460 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $5,999 $850