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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 3 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX10

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX10 
IntroducedMarch 2014April 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX10 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX10

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the NX10.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX10 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
72
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
34
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
24
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX10
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $626