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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NX300M (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was brought out 10 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X-S20 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Samsung NX300M

 X-S20 NX300M 
RevealedMay 2023January 2013More recent by 127 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k768kClearer screen (+1072k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-S20

 NX300M X-S20 
Screen sizing3.3"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX300M

 X-S20 NX300M 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with 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 are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-S20 vs the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and NX300M is 72 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer X-S20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
87
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (750 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
77
good battery (750 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
66
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (750 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-S20Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 247
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 86 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $699