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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 5 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2008Newer by 63 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 GX-20 Fujifilm X-E1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX-20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the GX-20.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX-20 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E1 to offer you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
49
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung GX-20
 Fujifilm X-E1Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Samsung GX-20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-28 2008-01-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $850