Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Announced January 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
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Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 4 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | April 2012 | Fresher by 58 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+1746k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| NX20 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the NX20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX20 is 59 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX20.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give more detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-18 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X Processor Pro | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 12 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 360s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 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 | 400 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Price at release | $5,499 | $1,100 |