Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 5 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and NX300 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and NX300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor tech.