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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 4 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX300M 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 50 months
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX300M Fujifilm X-T20 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300M

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX300M 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got physical dimensions 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the NX300M.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX300M.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
76
includes focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX300M
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2013-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 331 gr (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 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 photos 330 photos
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $699