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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and NX mini (1") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 23 months later than the NX mini making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2014More recent by 23 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX mini Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX mini

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX mini 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the NX mini.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX mini.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Samsung NX mini Street photography information
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
76
great battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
35
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX mini
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 21
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 54 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $530