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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 9 months later than the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-E2 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2013More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Galaxy NX Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Fujifilm X-E2 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
34
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2013-06-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $1,300