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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 2 months earlier than the NX3000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX3000 
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX3000 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography advice
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
72
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
34
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (230g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $897