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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 3 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2015April 2012More recent by 40 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 NX20 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NX20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the NX20.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NX20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX20 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
63
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
33
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSamsung NX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Samsung NX20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 341 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,299 $1,100