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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was brought out 10 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores versus the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX20 
ReleasedSeptember 2022April 2012More recent by 127 months
Screen resolution1620k614kSharper screen (+1006k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 NX20 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the NX20.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to give you greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
74
great battery pack (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
77
lighter than competition (341g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (680 per charge)
2 card slots
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes microphone support
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-H2Samsung NX20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Samsung NX20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 82 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 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 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 680 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,999 $1,100