• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Samsung NX20 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

  • Less expensive
    $1100 vs $1400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.69x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Samsung NX20

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    18 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • High quality images with lots of detail; Excellent graphical user interface is fun to use; Smart implementation of WiFi makes it relatively easy to share photos wirelessly.

  • Designed so much like a DSLR you may wonder why you shouldn't get a DSLR instead; Some performance issues, particularly slow buffer clearing and shot-to-shot speed; Initial WiFi set-up can be confusing.

  • Read our Samsung NX20 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Samsung NX20
Pentax K-01
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax K-01
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Samsung NX20
Sony NEX-F3
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-F3

Fujifilm X-E2
Sony NEX-F3
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $899
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • More pixels
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung NX20
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • $1250
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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