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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2010More recent by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NX5 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T20 NX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers physical 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) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the NX5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX5 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
74
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
76
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
includes face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-T20Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 DRIM 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 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $499