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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 2 years after the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2014More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX mini Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX mini 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX mini is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX mini.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give you greater detail with its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Samsung NX mini Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
76
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
75
great battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (196g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
36
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 21
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 54 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $530