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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 9 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm X20

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm X20 
Display dimension4.8"2.8"Larger display (+2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm X20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm X20Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-29 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $606