Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 3 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and Galaxy Camera is 83 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.