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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 2 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2014More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX1 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1036k920kClearer display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX1

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the NX1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX1 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
76
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (28MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX1
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-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 24MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1900
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $1,500