Samsung NX2000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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Samsung NX2000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XQ2 Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Fujifilm XQ2

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

340 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm XQ2 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Less expensive
$400 vs $650 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm XQ2.
Read our Fujifilm XQ2 Preview

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Samsung NX2000

Nikon P300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Nikon P300

Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Fujifilm XQ2

Samsung NX210

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Samsung NX2000

Olympus XZ-10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm XQ2

Samsung NX3300

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm XQ2

Canon EOS M10

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Canon EOS M10

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