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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 4 months after the NX2000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX2000

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX2000 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kClearer screen (+112k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX2000

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX2000 
AnnouncedMarch 2014November 2013Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the NX2000.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX2000 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
72
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
34
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX2000
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 228 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 350 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $599