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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 6 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T2 NX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2016June 2010More recent by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 NX5 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Samsung NX5

 Fujifilm X-T2 NX5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the NX5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and NX5 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and NX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T2 to produce more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
33
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
24
includes face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Samsung NX5
 Fujifilm X-T2Samsung NX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Samsung NX5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Available lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 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 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,600 $499