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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 20 months later than the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2014More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX3000 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX3000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the NX3000.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX3000.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography advice
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
57
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
35
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2014-05-26
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 surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
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 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Pricing at release $599 $897