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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 6 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX20 
IntroducedSeptember 2018April 2012More recent by 78 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 NX20 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T3 NX20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the NX20.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX20 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and NX20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
74
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-T3Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Samsung NX20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 390 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $1,100