Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX20 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E2 Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX20 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

Less expensive
$1100 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More viewfinder magnification
0.69x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Samsung NX20

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1040k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

High quality images with lots of detail; Excellent graphical user interface is fun to use; Smart implementation of WiFi makes it relatively easy to share photos wirelessly.
Designed so much like a DSLR you may wonder why you shouldn't get a DSLR instead; Some performance issues, particularly slow buffer clearing and shot-to-shot speed; Initial WiFi set-up can be confusing.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-E2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-E2 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Samsung NX20

Pentax K-01

$400
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-01

$1059
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$359
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Samsung NX20

Sony NEX-F3

$400
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-F3

Fujifilm X-E2

Sony NEX-F3

$1059
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX20

Fujifilm X-E1

$400
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

$1059
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$1299
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX30

Samsung NX20

Samsung NX30

$400
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Samsung NX30

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX20

Fujifilm X-T10

$400
APS-C

More viewfinder magnification
More pixels

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX20 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T10

$1059
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

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