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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was launched 6 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S200EXR matches up vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung NX500

 S200EXR NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 NX500 S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung NX500

 S200EXR NX500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR versus the NX500.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and NX500 is 54 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and NX500.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
80
you can focus manually
resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
38
flash built-in
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (865g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging info
Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (865g)
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung NX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung NX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung NX500
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $800