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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Launched May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NX1000 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was launched 11 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X-S20 matches up against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Samsung NX1000

 X-S20 NX1000 
AnnouncedMay 2023April 2012More modern by 136 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kClearer display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 NX1000 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX1000

 X-S20 NX1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 versus the NX1000.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and NX1000 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and NX1000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger X-S20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
84
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
87
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (750 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
77
good battery (750 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count high (26MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (750 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
34
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX1000
 Fujifilm X-S20Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2012-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 86 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,299 $388