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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NX20 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2012More modern by 92 months
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 NX20 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Samsung NX20
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
excellent megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Samsung 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