Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 22 months later than the NX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and NX10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.