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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 6 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2012Fresher by 84 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NX20 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm X-T30 NX20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the NX20.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX20 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NX20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
80
better than average battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic MP (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm X-T30Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Samsung NX20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $899 $1,100