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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was revealed 7 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm S2000HD NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 NX500 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm S2000HD NX500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got 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) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the NX500.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and NX500 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and NX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Samsung NX500 Sports photography info
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
30
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
21
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Samsung NX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $800