Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 11 months before the NX500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-E2 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-E2
| NX500 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | March 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-E2 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside measurements 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 NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the NX500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NX500.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E2 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Samsung NX500 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-05 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-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 | 16MP | 28MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| 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 | 350g (0.77 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 370 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | W126 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $450 | $800 |