Samsung NX500 vs Fuji X-T20

Ben Herrmann wrote:

...between the two, the choices are a bit easier, it would seem.

The NX500 is a wonderful camera - but one in which you compose with the LCD only. It has one of the finest ergonomic feels I've ever seen (and felt). And it was (still is) a camera way ahead of it's time.

The X-T20, on the other hand, represents a wonderful advancement in Fuji's line of cameras. I've been aboard the Fuji bandwagon long before I first jumped into Samsung (which was some 3-4 years ago). The X-T20 is superb and has much, much better (read cleaner here) high ISO capabilities.

Additionally, the selection of lenses for Fuji is outstanding. If you liked the kit lens for the Samsung cameras (the 16-50 f3.5-5.6 IS PZ), then you'd love the kit XC 16-50 f3.5-5.6 IS lens also. Additionally, just like Samsung used to do, Fuji has an ongoing active firmware update mindset. They won't hesitate to make something better - even for older camera models. It's uncanny.

Now it does take some getting used to - meaning, if you are a RAW shooter, you may want to investigate the best way to convert the RAF files for the best clarity. JPG's on the other hand, are some of the finest that can be found among any camera. Fuji JPG's often negate the reason for having to shoot in RAW in the first place - they are that rich, colorful, full, and sharp! But old habits die hard and I tend to shoot RAW with every camera that has that capability.

So in my most humble opinion, get the X-T20 and their kit 16-50 XC lens as a starter. Then get to the learn the Fuji way of doing things.

Don't forget to keep another Fuji camera under consideration - that is their entry level X-A3 - which features a Bayer sensor (also a 24 MP sensor). It too uses an articulating LCD for composition. I have this model also - and it is awesome (very similar in feel to the NX500). And it retails for only $549 to $599 depending on where you buy it and it comes in several color patterns - see sample here:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/search?Ntt=Fuji%20X-A3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&typedValue=&Top+Nav-Search=

Lots to think about...

I thought the general understanding here is that nx1/ nx500 sensor is one of the best if not the best APSC size sensor in terms overall image quality and low light capabilities  so I'm little confused as to how X-T2 is "much, much better" in low light.

Also, I thought Samsung ISO is much closer to true ISO than most other brands especially Fuji, there was a thread on here about it.