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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 6 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017September 2010More recent by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX100 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX100

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outside 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the NX100.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX100 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
76
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX100
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 420 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $386