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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 24 months after the NX500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm GFX 50S NX500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2015More modern by 24 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1036kCrisper display (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 NX500 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm GFX 50S NX500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the NX500.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX500 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide extra detail having an extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
90
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count amazing (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
64
environment proof
supports focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count amazing (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Samsung NX500
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Samsung NX
Available lenses 12 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $5,499 $800