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

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
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).

The 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.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX20 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |
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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 |