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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 2 years after the NX200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX200

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX200 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX200 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX200

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got external 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 NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the NX200.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX200 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX200.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Samsung NX200 Street photography details
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX200
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $818