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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 3 years after the NX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX20 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2012Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1620k614kCrisper screen (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NX20 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NX20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the NX20.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX20 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (341g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than others (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Samsung NX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2012-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $1,700 $1,100