Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 14 months earlier than the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-A1 | NX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A1
| NX500 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | November 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+116k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-A1 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the NX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX500.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A1 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Samsung NX500 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 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 data format | H.264 | H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 photographs | 370 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $329 | $800 |
