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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 12 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX5 
RevealedSeptember 2022June 2010Fresher by 150 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 NX5 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-H2 NX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 has physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the NX5.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and NX5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
great resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Samsung NX5
73
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (680 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery power (680 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great resolution (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
62
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (680 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
24
features face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-H2Samsung NX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Samsung NX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 82 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 680 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $1,999 $499