Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Released September 2018
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 3 years after the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 45 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1036k | Crisper screen (+1324k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
| NX500 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the NX500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX500 is 59 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NX500.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer greater detail because of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Samsung NX500 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-09-25 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 12 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 360 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 775 gr (1.71 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 370 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $4,499 | $800 |