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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Samsung NX500
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 12 months after the NX500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX500 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2015Newer by 12 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NX500 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-E2S NX500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the NX500.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NX500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to render greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Samsung NX500
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
70
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
great megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
72
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
78
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
35
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-E2SSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 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 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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, Commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video 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 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
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 All around 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $800