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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX20 
AnnouncedApril 2014April 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T1

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T1 NX20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 features external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing 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 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the NX20.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX20 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
67
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (341g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
33
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than others (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-T1Samsung NX20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Samsung NX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 11.00 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
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 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 350 shots 360 shots
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 recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,100