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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 3 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX300 
RevealedJanuary 2017November 2013More recent by 39 months
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX300 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the NX300.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX300 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
76
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
has touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 247
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $750