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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 8 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm GFX 100S NX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2021April 2012More recent by 107 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k614kSharper display (+1746k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 NX20 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm GFX 100S NX20 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications 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 GFX 100S versus Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the NX20.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX20 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you extra detail having its extra 82MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
96
manual focus
MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography info
Samsung NX20 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count amazing (102MP)
heavier than competition in class (900g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
93
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSamsung NX20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $5,999 $1,100