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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 2 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2017May 2014Newer by 33 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX3000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
76
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S B740
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $897