Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
- Launched October 2019
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Introduced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 7 years after the NX20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2019 | April 2012 | More modern by 92 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1620k | 614k | Clearer screen (+1006k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3
| NX20 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX20
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 against the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX20 is 78 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX20.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-10-23 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | - |
| 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 | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 497 gr (1.10 pounds) | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 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 | - | 360 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | Single |
| Pricing at release | $2,000 | $1,100 |