Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX20

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.

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The 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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

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.

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.