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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Samsung NX5
(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
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX5 
LaunchedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NX5 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-E2 NX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has outside measurements 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the NX5.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E2 to resolve more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
72
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
24
offers face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-E2Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 11.00 m
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $499