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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was announced 10 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the X-S20 grades against the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 X-S20 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2013More recent by 121 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kClearer screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Galaxy NX X-S20 
Screen sizing4.8"3.00"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 X-S20 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides external measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 vs the Galaxy NX.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and Galaxy NX is 72 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S20 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
84
has manual focus
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
heavier than average (491 grams)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
87
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (750 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
77
great battery pack (750 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent MP (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (491 grams)
68
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (750 shots)
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than average (491 grams)
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm X-S20Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 86 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,299 $1,300