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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was manufactured 5 years before the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung NX2000

 FE-25 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus FE-25

 NX2000 FE-25 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution1152k112kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung NX2000

 FE-25 NX2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 against the NX2000.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and NX2000 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and NX2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-25 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
26
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
35
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus FE-25Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung NX2000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-11-30
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3.7"
Screen resolution 112k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $15 $599