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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung NX2000

 Fujifilm F500 EXR NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 NX2000 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung NX2000

 Fujifilm F500 EXR NX2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the NX2000.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and NX2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung NX2000
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung NX2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $430 $599