Fujifilm X-T20 vs Samsung NX500

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 24 months later than the NX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T20 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX500 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.