Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-T1 | NX20 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T1
NX20 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-T1 | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |