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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 9 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX20 
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2012Fresher by 115 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NX20 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the NX20.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX20 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NX20.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
80
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISamsung NX20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 380 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $1,100