Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 4 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and NX100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.