Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.