FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX500

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The AX350 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AX350 matches up vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 compared to the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and NX500 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AX350 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.